Journeys of the Muslim Nation and the Christian Church: Exploring the Mission of Two Communities

by David W. Shenk, David Shenk

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780836192520
Publisher:	MennoMedia
Publication date:	10/12/2003
Series:	Christians Meeting Muslims
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

David W. Shenk is the founder emeritus member of the Christian-Muslim Relations Team for Eastern Mennonite Missions. His particular focus is on bearing witness to the peace of Christ in a world of religious and ideological pluralism. He is a professor and author or coauthor of twenty books, including A Muslim and a Christian in Dialogue, Journeys of the Muslim Nation and the Christian Church,Teatime in Mogadishu and Christian. Muslim. Friend.

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Endorsement

"This provocative work of comparative theology from an Anabaptist-Mennonite perspective will stir both Christians and Muslims to further dialogue and deeper reflection on the character of their faith in God." —Jon Hoover, Dar Comboni for Arabic Studies, Cairo, Egypt