Can Muslims and Christians Resolve Their Religious and Social Conflicts: Cases from Africa and the United States

ISBN 10: 0773430717 / ISBN 13: 9780773430716

Published by Edwin Mellen Pr, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Can Muslims and Christians Resolve Their Religious and Social Conflicts: Cases from Africa and the United States
• Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0773430717
• ISBN 13: 9780773430716
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

The authors in the essays examine challenges arising from the relationships of Christians and Muslims, for which they proffer theological, sociological, public health, and political solutions. Collectively, the authors advocate proactive and integrated inter-religious dialogic and collaboration.

Review

"Interfaith discussion has great potential as an aspect of the peacemaking process when it is approached with openness and sincerity." (Prof. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf Chairman of the Cordoba Initiative) "What makes this book distinctive is its emphasis on the good work already being done." (Prof. Christopher Kelly Sacred Heart University) 1. "Revisiting the Perennial Religious Conflicts in Northern Nigeria, 1990-2010: Broadening the Focus of Muslim-Christian Dialogue" (Marinus C. Iwuchukwu) 2. "The Problems and Promises of Muslim-Christian Politics in Nigeria: A Scholar-Pastor's View" (Joseph Kenny, O.P.) 3. "Muslim-Christian Conflicts in Africa: The Quest for Responsible Action" (Cyril Orji) 4. "Catholic-Muslim Dialogue and the Challenge of America's Polity, Values, and Culture" (Daniel P. Sheridan) 5. "Religious Violence as a Public Health Disease from an Epidemiological Perspective" (Khlood Falk Salman) 6. "Jesus and the Samaritan Woman: A Model for Dialogue" (Joseph F. Mali) 7. "The Spiritan Congregation's Mission to Africa: Clues to an Appropriate Relationship of Christians with Muslims" (Elochukwu E. Uzukwu) 8. "Neighbor-Love as a Keystone to Christian-Muslim Dialogue" (Brian Stiltner) 9. "Muslims in the Performative Mode: A Reflection on Muslim-Christian Dialogue on American College Campuses" (Marcia K. Hermansen) 10. "Dialogue between Muslim and Christians: Qur'anic Guidance, Historical Precedents, and Contemporary Prospects in the United States" (Zeki Saritoprak)"