Muslim-Christian encounters
Subtitle: perceptions and misperceptions
By: William Montgomery Watt.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1991
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 164
Subjects: Islam -- Relations -- Christianity; Christianity and other religions -- Islam
Description: This book explores the myths and misperceptions that have underpinned Muslim-Christian relations throughout history, and which endure to the current day. William Montgomery Watt describes how the myths originated and developed, and argues that both Muslims and Christians need to have a more accurate knowledge and positive appreciation of the other religion. Chapters discuss the Qurʹanic perception of Christianity, attitudes to Greek philosophy and the relationship between Islam and Christianity in medieval Europe. Written by one of the leading authorities on Islam in the West, Muslim-Christian Encounters remains a relevant and vivid study and will be of particular value to students of Islam, religious history and sociology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [152]-160) and index.