World Christianity in Muslim Encounter: Essays in Memory of David A. Kerr Volume 2
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World Christianity in Muslim Encounter: Essays in Memory of David A. Kerr Volume 2
By (Author) Dr Stephen R. Goodwin
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
10th February 2009
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Religious social and pastoral thought and activity
Interfaith relations
Islam
261.27
Physical Properties
Hardback
384
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
Description
Global Christianity in Local Context and Muslim Encounter is a unique collection of essays in honour of David A. Kerr, well-known for his contributions in the areas of Christian-Muslim dialogue, Ecumenical Studies and Missions. With contributions from recognized experts in these fields, the book provides a platform for examining contemporary Christian-Muslim relations and critical issues facing twenty-first century Christianity.
Volume 2 is a veritable Who's Who of renowned Christian and Muslim scholars that have shaped the course of Christian-Muslim dialogue over the last half century. Their contributions in this volume address contemporary and pivotal issues facing Christians and Muslims today, such as Islamophobia, Islamism, Religious Freedom, Inter-religious Challenges and Urbanism, Mission and Economic Globalisation, Suffering and Social Responsibility, and others.
Author Bio
Stephen Goodwin is a university lecturer in Istanbul, Turkey in the field of International Relations with specialties in Balkan and European post-communist studies. He is the author of Fractured Land, Healing Nations (Peter Lang, 2006), which explores nation-building and peace-building in the former Yugoslavia.
