The separate events of Islamic scripture are not difficult to chronicle, but what kind of event does the whole of the Qur'an represent? How did geographical setting, culture and traditions shape the Qur'an's message? These questions are examined in this study of Islam.
Exploring the intersection of Christianity and Islam, Bishop Kenneth Cragg addresses the significant role of the prophet Muhammad in history and his recognition within Christian culture. The book seeks to provide a thoughtful response to how Christians can understand and acknowledge Muhammad's influence, fostering a dialogue between the two faiths.
The crucial sequence of the Scriptures - alike in the Bible and the Qur'an - is through a cosmos created, for a creaturehood entrusted, by virtue of revelatory direction, mediated by prophet-hoods. This book explores the issues that unify Christianity and Islam.
Kenneth Cragg reveals that the call to prayer contains summons for Christians and Muslims alike in an uplifting book, bringing new perspective to interfaith relations. schovat popis
Centuries before the existence of the Islamic faith, there were Arabs who could be described as Christian. And there has been a Christian Arabism, an Arab Christianity, since Muhammad's day. Arab Christianity has survived Muslin dominance, and this enlightening book takes an in-depth look at its survival.
Kenneth Cragg, an influential Anglican Bishop and scholar, made significant contributions to the understanding of Islamic and Christian theology through his seminal works on the Qur'an and Arab Christianity. His extensive academic career spanned multiple countries, including Jerusalem and Cairo, and he authored thirty-five books, establishing himself as a leading voice in interfaith dialogue. John L. Esposito, a prominent figure in Islamic studies and religion, highlights Cragg's legacy and insights, emphasizing their relevance in contemporary discussions of faith and understanding between cultures.
The collection features a series of essays that explore religious thought, deeply influenced by the style and themes found in the Quran. Through these writings, the author engages with the complexities of faith and spirituality, offering insights that reflect the Quran's impact on contemporary religious discourse.
The collection features thirteen faith-biographies of notable literary and religious figures from diverse backgrounds, including Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Indian traditions. Kenneth Cragg, a leading Western Islamicist, narrates their stories to highlight themes of religious tolerance and respect. Each individual exemplifies a profound connection to the sacred, inviting readers to explore the significance of their experiences "in the presence of mystery."
The title of this work is taken from Surah 73.5 of the Qur'an, where Muhammad understands that he is to undergo the onset of a weighty word. It attempts to explore an alignment of Prophethood in the Bible and in Islam in one denominator, against the odds of mutual alienation.