Christians and Muslims - From Double Standards to Mutual Understanding

One of the most persistent problems in Christian-Muslim relations over the centuries has been the tendency by each to judge the other by standards and criteria not used in assessing itself. Goddard argues that such is no longer admissible and proceeds to offer a number of useful insights.

List of contents

Introduction; The problem; A possible solution: the approach which will be adopted 1 Origins 2 Scriptures 3 The development of religious thought Early Christian thought; Early Muslim thought 4 Law and ethics 5 Worship and spirituality 6 Unity and diversity 7 Spread and history 8 Modern developments

About the author

Hugh Goddard Lecturer in Islamic Theology University of Nottingham

Summary

A major problem in Christian-Muslim relations has been the tendency of each group to judge the other by standards and criteria different from those used to assess itself. Goddard points out the insight that can be gained by applying the same criteria to both traditions.

Product details

• Authors: Hugh Goddard, Goddard Hugh
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.10.1995
• EAN: 9780700703647
• ISBN: 978-0-7007-0364-7
• No. of pages: 212
• Weight: 390 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; Asia, RELIGION / Islam / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Theology, Christianity, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General