num_pages: 253
description: This compilation of groundbreaking articles about the handcart migration is selected from over fifty years of LDS scholarship published by BYU Studies. This volume explores the relationship between a major world religion (Islam) and what some scholars have called the newest world religion (Mormonism). It includes articles on such topics as building bridges of understanding the language of God Jerusalems role as a holy city the evolving relationship between Islam and Mormonism and artistry and aesthetics in Mormon and Iranian film. ContentsIslam: An Introduction and Bibliography by James A. Toronto and Cynthia FinlaysonBuilding Bridges of Understanding: The Church and the World of Islam (Introduction of Dr. Alwi Shihab) by Boyd K. PackerBuilding Bridges to Harmony through Understanding by Alwi ShihabMany Voices One Umma: Sociopolitical Debate in the Muslim Community by James A. TorontoThe Language of God: Understanding the Quran by Daniel C. PetersonAl-Ghazali a Muslim Seeker of Truth by Brian M. HauglidJerusalems Role as a Holy City for Muslims by Chad F. EmmettRespect for Life: Abortion in Islam and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Donna Lee BowenMormonism and Islam: From Polemics to Mutual Respect and Cooperation by Arnold H. GreenMormonism and Islam through the Eyes of a 'Universal Historian' by James K. LyonThe Day the 'Brave Sons of Mohamed' Saved a Group of Mormons by David P. CharlesArtistry and Aesthetics in Contemporary Mormon and Iranian Film by Travis T. Anderson
language: English
title: Islam and Mormonism: Articles from BYU Studies
publisher: BYU Studies