World Christianity in Muslim Encounter - Essays in Memory of David A. Kerr Volume 2

Zusammenfassung Global Christianity in Local Context and Muslim Encounter is a unique collection of essays in honour of David A. Kerr, well-known for his contributions in the areas of Christian-Muslim dialogue, Ecumenical Studies and Missions. With contributions from recognized experts in these fields, the book provides a platform for examining contemporary Christian-Muslim relations and critical issues facing twenty-first century Christianity. Volume 2 is a veritable Who's Who of renowned Christian and Muslim scholars that have shaped the course of Christian-Muslim dialogue over the last half century. Their contributions in this volume address contemporary and pivotal issues facing Christians and Muslims today, such as Islamophobia, Islamism, Religious Freedom, Inter-religious Challenges and Urbanism, Mission and Economic Globalisation, Suffering and Social Responsibility, and others.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen R Goodwin, Stephen R. Goodwin
• Assisted by: Stephen R. Goodwin (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.02.2009
• EAN: 9781847065117
• ISBN: 978-1-84706-511-7
• No. of pages: 384
• Series: Continuum Religious Studies; Continuum Religious Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Islam, RELIGION / Islam / General, RELIGION / Ecumenism & Interfaith, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, Christianity, Interfaith relations, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Christian social thought & activity