Sacred misinterpretation : reaching across the Christian-Muslim divide /

Accad, Martin, 1972-

Sacred misinterpretation : reaching across the Christian-Muslim divide / - Grand Rapids, MI, William B Eerdmans Publishing Company, ©2019 - xxx, 366 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Foreword statement from cover

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Introduction -- Hermeneutics and dialogue --God in Christian-Muslim dialogue -- Who Jesus is not according to Muslims -- Who Jesus is according to Muslims -- Muslim strategies in approaching the Bible -- Taḥrīf and the corruption of Scripture -- Islam's Muhammado-centric reading of the Bible -- Muhammad as paraclete -- Beyond conflict

Theological issues are crucial to how Christians and Muslims understand and perceive each other. In Sacred Misinterpretation Martin Accad guides readers through key theological questions that fuel conflict and misunderstanding between Muslims and Christians. A sure-footed guide, he weaves personal stories together with deep discussion of theological beliefs. Accad identifies trends, recognizes historical realities, and brings to light significant points of contention that often lead to break-down in Christian-Muslim dialogue. He also outlines positive and creative trends that could lead to a more hopeful future. Fairly and seriously presenting both Muslim theology and a Muslim interpretation of Christian theology, Sacred Misinterpretation is an essential guide for fostering dialogue and understanding among readers from both faiths

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Islam--Relations--Christianity.
Christianity and other religions--Islam.

BP172 / .A273 2019

261.27 A169S