Islam and Christianity : theological themes in comparative perspective / John Renard.

Author/creator Renard, John, 1944-
Format Book
Publication InfoBerkeley : University of California Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxxvi, 314 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Islam--Relations. --Christianity.
Christianity and other religions--Islam.
Islam--Doctrines.
Theology, Doctrinal.

Contents Prologue: Christian-Muslim theological dialogue in retrospect -- Introduction: Theological themes and subdisciplines -- Pt. 1. Historical dimensions : interpreting God's communication and divine engagement in time and space -- Sacred sources and community origins -- Development and spread -- Pt. 2. Creedal dimensions : faith and the development of theology as a religious discipline -- From story to creed -- The emergence of theological disciplines -- Pt. 3. Institutional dimensions : the structures of theologically grounded community -- Beneath the brick and mortar -- Institutions in action -- Pt. 4. Ethical and spiritual dimensions : mapping outward and inward journeys of faith -- Sources, methods, and social values in theological ethics -- Sources and models in traditions of spirituality -- Themes in prayer and mystical theology -- Epilogue: Reflections on the prospects for Christian-Muslim theological dialogue.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2010023443
ISBN9780520255081 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0520255089 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780520266780 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0520266781 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks BP172 .R462 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold