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Cross and Crescent: Responding to the Challenge of Islam
Cross and Crescent Responding to the Challenge of Islam Author:Colin Gilbert Chapman Is the Muslim my neighbour?For increasing numbers of Christians, the answer to that question is yes. The crescent, emblem of the Islamic faith recognized throughout the world, is gaining prominence in the West, bringing with it the collision of worldviews.When the cross meets the crescent, what ought to happen? In the newly revised classic Cross... more » and Crescent, Colin Chapman brings remarkable sensitivity and humanity to a question that too often incites hostility and suspicion. He introduces Islam in its historical context, its theological assumptions and, most important, its common practice in the West. In this comprehensive, gracious introduction to Islam, you will meet the Muslims in your community and learn how to love these neighbours as yourself.
Market/Audience
Students of Islam and world religions
Christians who want to know how to reach out to Muslims
Features and Benefits
Addresses the contemporary collision of Western and Islamic worldviews
Offers a valuable overview of everyday Islamic faith and practice
Outlines cultural and doctrinal meeting points and points of departure between Islam and Christianity
Draws on many years of experience in working with students in Egypt, Lebanon and Cyprus
Lays the groundwork for us to love Muslims as we love ourselves