Images of Jesus Christ in Islam
By: Oddbjørn Leirvik.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9781441177391; 9781441181602
Subjects: Jesus Christ -- Islamic interpretations; Jesus Christ -- In the Koran; Christianity and other religions -- Islam
Description: "Images of Jesus Christ in Islam 2nd Edition provides a general introduction to the question of Jesus Christ in Islam and a dialogical discussion of this issues' importance for Christian-Muslim relations. Its originality lies in its comprehensive presentation of relevant sources and research and its discussion of Islamic images of Christ in the wider context of Muslim-Christian relations. Oddbj rn Leirvik provides a comprehensive introduction to a breadth of Muslim traditions through an examination of interpretations of Jesus throughout history, whilst also examining historic tensions between Islam and Christianity. This book's distinctive contribution lies in its dialogical perspective in the perennial area of interest of Islam and Christian-Muslim relations."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.