Today the Islamic faith has exploded on the contemporary scene. On television and in newspapers Islam is depicted as playing a major role in world events. In this illuminating volume distinguished Muslim, Christian and Jewish writers explore the nature of the Islamic religion and its impact on a pluralistic society. In diverse ways they present a new and challenging vision of dialogue between the three monotheistic faiths in the modern world.

Autorentext

Edited By Dan Cohn-Sherbok

Zusammenfassung
Today the Islamic faith has exploded on the contemporary scene. In diverse ways they present a new and challenging vision of dialogue between the three monotheistic faiths in the modern world.

Inhalt
Preface to the 1997 Reprint - Acknowledgements - Notes on the Contributors - Introduction - Islam and Christian Monotheism; J.Hick - Incarnation and Trialogue; D.Cohn-Sherbok - Idolatry and Religious Faith; R.Ambler - The Qur'an and Revelation; Y.Zaki - Progressive Revelation and Religious Uncertainty; D.Cohn-Sherbok - The Political Implications of Revelation; N.Solomon - The Qur'anic Conception of Apostleship; H.Askari - Stereotyping Other Theologies; N.Solomon - Jesus and Mohammad; J.Hick