| Journeys of the Muslim Nation and the Christian Church: Exploring the Mission of Two Communities Contributor(s): Shenk, David W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0836192524 ISBN-13: 9780836192520 Publisher: Herald Press (VA) OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: This invaluable resource from David W. Shenk, an export in comparative religious studies, examines Islam and Christianity at their deepest spiritual, cultural, and communal levels. Shenk explores the similarities and differences found in Isaac and Ishmael, Jesus and Muhammad, the Bible and the Qur'an, Jerusalem and Medina, the Eucharist and the Hajj, and the Church and Ummah. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Islam - History |
| Dewey: 261.27 |
| LCCN: 2003013527 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.85 lbs) 284 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Islam and Christianity seem to be at opposite and unbridgeable poles, both committed to world mission. Given the political tension and violent acts that sometimes surround these two major world religions, it is essential for both sides to understand the other--its history, beliefs, traditions, and vision for the future.This invaluable resource from David W. Shenk, an expert in comparative religious studies, examines Islam and Christianity at their deepest spiritual, cultural, and communal levels. It explores the similarities, and yet unavoidable differences found in Isaac and Ishmael, Jesus and Muhammad, the Bible and the Qur'an, Jerusalem and Medina, the Eucharist and the Hajj, the Church and the Ummah. Reflecting years of conversations and dialogue with Muslim friends, this is narrative theology, full of anecdote and personal experience that bridges the poles and builds understanding. Part of the Christians Meeting Muslims series |
Contributor Bio(s): Shenk, David W.: - David W. Shenk was born and raised in a Christian missionary home in Tanzania. For ten years he was involved in educational work in Islamic Somalia and lectured in comparative religion and church history at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya for six years. Since 1980, Shenk has been based at Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) headquarters, Salunga, Pennsylvania, where he helps to coordinate interfaith commitments. He is the author of many books, including A Muslim and a Christian in Dialogue, Christian. Muslim. Friend. and Surprises of the Christian Way. |