The Christian Encounter with Muhammad
Author | : Charles Tieszen |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2022-05-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781350191259 |
ISBN-13 | : 1350191256 |
Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Christian Encounter with Muhammad written by Charles Tieszen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-19 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To medieval Christian communities, Muhammad-the leader of a religious and political community that grew quickly and with relative success-was an enigma. Did God really send him as a prophet with a revelation? Was the political success of the community he founded a divine validation? Or were he and his followers inspired by something evil? Despite their attempts, modern Christians continued to be puzzled by Muhammad. The Qur'an provided a framework for understanding and honoring Jesus; was it possible for Christians to reciprocate with regard to Muhammad?