Islam and Christianity: Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780520255081)

In light of the widespread public perception of incompatibility between Islam and Christianity, this book provides a much-needed straightforward comparison of these two great faith traditions from a broad theological perspective. Award-winning scholar John Renard illuminates the similarities as well as the differences between Islam and Christianity through a clear exploration of four major dimensions-historical, creedal, institutional, and ethical and spiritual. Throughout, the book features comparisons between concrete elements such as creedal statements, prayer texts, and writings from major theologians and mystics. It also includes a glossary of technical theological terms. For western readers in particular, this balanced, authoritative work overturns some common stereotypes about Islam, especially those that have emerged in the decade since September 11, 2001.

Author: John Renard
ISBN-10: 0520255089
ISBN-13: 9780520255081
Publisher: University of California Press
Language: English
Published: 03/08/2011
Pages: 344
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.20w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 08/01/2011