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Philosophical Considerations for Fruitful Dialogue between Christians and Muslims
Philosophical Considerations for Fruitful Dialogue between Christians and Muslims

Author(s): Edward M. Macierowski
Subject(s): Social Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy
Published by: International Étienne Gilson Society
Keywords: Christians; Muslims; Christianity; Islam; religion; Christian-Muslim dialogue; interfaith dialogue; interreligious dialogue; philosophy of religion;

Summary/Abstract: The author attempts to go beyond the study of the history of Islamic philosophy to the larger theme of religious dialogue between Christians and Muslims. He explores first some of the conditions that are required for any successful Christian-Muslim conversation. Next, he turns to some of the central issues specific to dialogue between Christians and Muslims. In addressing these themes he points to resources that are particularly useful to those trying to teach introductory courses on this complex matter, and to give students an inkling of where they might look for further training to embark upon more advanced types of dialogue. In conclusion, the author returns to his starting point and considers various levels at which dialogue can be begun, even at an elementary stage.

  • Issue Year: 8/2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 83-112
  • Page Count: 30
  • Language: English