Jews, Christians, and Muslims trace their roots to Abraham and yet
it is a shock to many Bible readers that some of the characters and
stories in their sacred text are also found in the pages of Islam's
sacred text, the Qur'an. By exploring the relationship between the
Bible and the Qur'an in Ishmael Instructs Isaac, John Kaltner
challenges Bible readers to think about their sacred book in new,
exciting ways. In doing so, he leads all to a better appreciation
of Islam. After a brief overview of the text, themes, structure,
and use of the Qur'an, Kaltner focuses on traditions that are
shared with the Bible. He explains that the Bible and Qur'an
contain many of the same themes, figures, and episodes. However, at
times, there are significant differences in their descriptions of
the same event or figure. By discussing such topics and figures as
God, humanity, prophecy, creation, life after death, Abraham,
Moses, Jesus, and Mary, Kaltner examines the similarities and
differences between the two texts. This comparative method allows
readers to better appreciate both what is distinctive about Islam
and what it shares with Judaism and Christianity. Jews and
Christians view Isaac as the son of Abraham in whom the family line
continued. Muslims, on the other hand, view Isaac's brother Ishmael
as the rightful heir. This difference must not obscure what is held
in common: a belief in the one God and a family - albeit distant -
relationship. Written for undergraduate and seminary courses on
Islam, the Qur'an, comparative religions, inter-religious dialogue,
world scriptures, and biblical interpretation, Ishmael Instructs
Isaac is also a useful resource for discussion groups in churches,
synagogues, and mosques. Includes English translations of the
Qur'anic texts discussed. John Kaltner, PhD, is assistant professor
of religious studies at Rhodes College where he teaches courses in
the Bible and Islam. He has worked in the Middle East with the
Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
