Contemporary Christian-Muslim Dialogue

<p>This book introduces and examines the work of two significant 21st century Christian – Muslim dialogue initiatives – Building Bridges and the Christian–Muslim Theological Forum – and gives close attention to five theological themes that have been addressed in common by them.</p><p>An overview and analysis including inception development outputs and significance together with discussion of the select themes – community scripture prophecy prayer and ethics – allows for an in-depth examination of significant contemporary Muslim and Christian scholarship on issues important to both faith communities. The result is a challenging encounter to arguably a widespread default presumption of irredeemable mutual hostility and inevitable mutual rejection with instances of violent extremism as a consequence. </p><p>Demonstrating the reality that deep interreligious engagement is possible between the two faiths today this book should appeal to a wide readership including upper undergraduate and graduate teaching as well as professionals and practitioners in the field of Christian-Muslim relations.</p>