This book examines the various Christian responses to Islam in Nigeria. It is a study of the complex, interreligious relationships in Nigeria. Using a polymethodic approach, the book grapples with many narratives dealing with interreligious competition and cooperation in Nigeria.

Autorentext

Akintunde E. Akinade is Professor of Theology at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar.

Inhalt
Preface Introduction: Exploring a New Trajectory in Interreligious Encounter 1. Interpretations: Towards a New Approach in Christian-Muslim Encounters 2. Glimpses of the Terrain: The Cross, The Crescent, and the Nigerian Context 3. Abiding Faith: Varieties of Christian Responses to Islam 4. Cross Meets Crescent: Forms of Christian Responses to Islam in Nigeria 5. On Faithful Presence: Religion and Human Wholeness in Nigeria Conclusion: On Living and Walking Together into the Future