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Author Sharp, Andrew (Andrew M.)

Title Orthodox Christians and Islam in the postmodern age / by Andrew Sharp
Published Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2012

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Description 1 online resource (vi, 258 pages)
Series History of Christian-Muslim relations, 1570-7350 ; v. 16
History of Christian-Muslim relations ; v. 16. 1570-7350
Contents Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter One Historical Background; Mid-Fifteenth Century -- Late Eighteenth Century; Late Eighteenth Century -- End of the Nineteenth Century; Early Twentieth Century and the Inter-War Period; From World War II to the Present; Conclusions; Chapter Two Orthodox Theological Perspectives on the Religions; Scripture and the Religions; The Fathers and the Religions; The Economies of the Logos and the Spirit in the Religions; Orthodoxy and Islam; Conclusions; Chapter Three Dialogue and Declarations; Official Statements Concerning Islam
880-01 2007 and Beyond: Renewed Commitment to Dialogue and the Synaxis of the Primates of the Orthodox ChurchesConclusions; Conclusion; List of References; Index
880-01/(N Statements by Individuals Concerning IslamEncounters through the World Council оf Churches; The Orthodox Center оf the Ecumenical Patriarchate; Conclusions; Chapter Four Orthodox Christians, Muslims, and Identity; Changing Views of the Church; Parallel Crisis in Islam; Islam and a New Orthodox Christian Identity in the World; Conclusions; Chapter Five Changing Attitudes Following the Events of 9/11; Initial Reactions to 9/11; The Dialogue Continues; The War Dance: Shall We Dance; Attempts to Secure Peace; Greece: A Case Study in Opposing Voices in the Church
Summary This book is the first comprehensive attempt to assess an Orthodox Christian 'position' on Islam. It demonstrates how a growing number of ordained and lay leaders have reframed the discussion within the Orthodox Church, while participating in dialogue with Muslims
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Orthodox Eastern Church -- Relations -- Islam.
SUBJECT Orthodox Eastern Church fast
Subject Islam -- Relations -- Orthodox Eastern Church.
RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Social Issues.
RELIGION -- Christianity -- General.
Interfaith relations
Islam
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9789004229594
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