Christmas and the Qur'an (Interfaith Series) - Hardcover

Karl-Josef Kuschel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1909942081 ISBN 13: 9781909942080

Publisher: Gingko Library, 2017

Synopsis

The familiar and heart-warming story of Christmas is one of hope, encapsulated by the birth of the infant Jesus. It is also a story which unites two faiths which have so often been at odds with one another. The accounts of the Nativity given by the Evangelists Luke and Matthew find their parallels in surahs 3 and 19 of Qur'an which take up of the Annunciation to Maria, the Incarnation from the Holy Spirit and the Nativity - reason enough to investigate these parallel narratives further. From this starting point, Karl-Josef Kuschel begins to look for Christmas in the Qur'an, a challenge for both Christians and Muslims to engage in a deeper dialogue about the fundamental questions of their faiths. By going back to basics, the holy Word, this detailed analysis of the original texts in both the New Testament and the Qur'an is both revealing and thought provoking.

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Review:

This is a highly accessible book written in the spirit of the author's `Abrahamic ecumenism' to encourage Christians and Muslims to carefully read biblical and qur'anic passages for a better appreciation of each other's faiths, Prof. Mona Siddiqui, University of Edinburgh; This is a most interesting and informative book; it is equally valuable for scholars and a wider readership. [...] Professor Kuschel has highlighted very clearly the joint heritage of Christianity and Islam at a time when mutual understanding between these two religious traditions is so vital Prof. Carole Hillenbrand, University of St Andrews; The depiction of Jesus and indeed of Mary in the Qur'an is a subject of great importance for a more intelligent dialogue between Islam and the Christian tradition. Too many people know little or nothing about it, and it is a pleasure to welcome the English translation of this book from a seasoned and creative scholar. --Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalene College and former Archbishop of Canterbury

Written in simple language, this is an easily accessible and insightful comparison of the two religious, particularly for those familiar with only Christianity or Islam. --Alia Yunis, Aramco World

Karl-Josel Kuschel's book Christmas and The Quran looks to build bridges between Christians and Muslims through the story of Jesus' birth. --Paul McLoughlin, The New Arab

About the Author:

Karl-Josef Kuschel is Professor Emeritus of Catholic Theology at the University of Tubingen, Germany. He taught the theology of culture and inter-religious dialogue and was the Deputy Director of Institute of Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Studies.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gingko Library
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1909942081
• ISBN 13: 9781909942080
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 196