Images of Jesus Christ in Islam
By Oddbjørn Leirvik
In a world where understanding between faiths has never been more crucial, this scholarly exploration opens a window into how Islam perceives one of history's most significant spiritual figures. Oddbjørn Leirvik guides readers through the rich tapestry of Islamic perspectives on Jesus Christ, revealing how Muslim traditions have interpreted and understood his role throughout centuries of religious thought.
This comprehensive study examines the diverse ways Jesus appears within Islamic sources and scholarship, tracing the evolution of these interpretations across different historical periods. Rather than simply cataloging beliefs, Leirvik places these Islamic images of Christ within the broader landscape of Christian-Muslim relations, illuminating how these perspectives have shaped interfaith dialogue and understanding.
The book serves as both an educational resource and a bridge-building tool, offering readers from various backgrounds insight into the complexity and depth of Islamic thought regarding Jesus. By presenting relevant sources and research in an accessible format, it invites readers to explore how different faith traditions can view the same spiritual figure through distinct yet meaningful lenses.
For those seeking to deepen their understanding of interfaith relations or expand their knowledge of how major religious traditions intersect, this work provides valuable perspective on the ongoing conversation between Christianity and Islam. The dialogical approach encourages readers to consider how mutual understanding can emerge through respectful examination of differing religious viewpoints.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions, islam
- ✓ Explore In the Qur'an
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore In the Koran
- ✓ Explore In the Qurʼan
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Jesus Christ in the Qurʼan
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Details
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Continuum
- ISBN-13
- 9781441177391
- ISBN-10
- 1441177396
- Pages
- 292
- Language
- EN
