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.
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