Contemporary Christian-Muslim Dialogue av Douglas (University of Waikato Hamilton New Zealand) Pratt

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<P>This book introduces and examines the work of two significant 21<SUP>st</SUP> century Christian ¿ Muslim dialogue initiatives ¿ "Building Bridges" and the "Christian¿Muslim Theological Forum" ¿ and gives close attention to five theological themes that have been addressed in common by them.</P><P></P><P>An overview and analysis, including inception, development, outputs and significance, together with discussion of the select themes ¿ community, scripture, prophecy, prayer and ethics ¿ allows for an in-depth examination of significant contemporary Muslim and Christian scholarship on issues important to both faith communities. The result is a challenging encounter to, arguably, a widespread default presumption of irredeemable mutual hostility and inevitable mutual rejection with instances of violent extremism as a consequence. </P><P></P><P>Demonstrating the reality that deep interreligious engagement is possible between the two faiths today, this book should appeal to a wide readersh