Orthodox Christians and Islam in the Postmodern Age

Sharp, Andrew.

Orthodox Christians and Islam in the Postmodern Age [electronic resource]. - Leiden : BRILL, 2012. - 1 online resource (266 p.) - The History of Christian-Muslim Relations . - The History of Christian-Muslim Relations. .

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Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter One Historical Background; Mid-Fifteenth Century--Late Eighteenth Century; Late Eighteenth Century--End of the Nineteenth Century; Early Twentieth Century and the Inter-War Period; From World War II to the Present; Conclusions; Chapter Two Orthodox Theological Perspectives on the Religions; Scripture and the Religions; The Fathers and the Religions; The Economies of the Logos and the Spirit in the Religions; Orthodoxy and Islam; Conclusions; Chapter Three Dialogue and Declarations; Official Statements Concerning Islam 2007 and Beyond: Renewed Commitment to Dialogue and the Synaxis of the Primates of the Orthodox ChurchesConclusions; Conclusion; List of References; Index;

This book is the first comprehensive attempt to assess an Orthodox Christian 'position' on Islam. It demonstrates how a growing number of ordained and lay leaders have reframed the discussion within the Orthodox Church, while participating in dialogue with Muslims.

9789004229594 (electronic bk.) 9004229590 (electronic bk.)


Islam -- Relations -- Orthodox Eastern Church.
Orthodox Eastern Church -- Relations -- Islam.
Orthodox Eastern Church.
Religion.
Islam--Relations--Orthodox Eastern Church.
RELIGION / Christian Life / Social Issues
RELIGION / Christianity / General


Electronic books.

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