Understanding Christian-Muslim Relations: Past and Present

by Clinton Bennett

Book Overview

For centuries Christians and Muslims have engaged with each other in manifold ways, peaceful and otherwise, be it in scholarly study, or in war and colonization.

Today, Christians represent an influential body of opinion that largely perceives Islam, post 9/11, as a threat. Yet Muslims represent approximately one third of the world's population. Improved understanding between Christians and Muslims is therefore crucial and a prerequisite...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826487823
• ISBN13: 9780826487827
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.4"