Christianity, Islam and Orientalism Hardcover

by M.Faruk Zein

Few people can deny the vast gap that exists between the historical character of Jesus of Nazareth and the Messiah of Pauline Christianity. Farouq Zein explores the results of modern Biblical criticism through Islam’s perspective and advances the view that Islam, while denying the mythical Christ of Pauline persuasion, had been more than 12 centuries ahead of Biblical scholars in proclaiming the truth about the historical Jesus. The book further contends that the remarkable agreement arising from Qur’anic revelation and many modern Biblical findings can serve as a useful platform for further understanding, co-operation, and fruitful dialogue between Christians and Muslims.

Review

'In an age of extremism, this perceptive treatment of a complex and sensitive subject should be welcomed.' Fuad Sha'ban, Professor of English Literature, University of Petra, Amman

About the Author

M. Faruk Zein is a graduate of the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, and has written widely on comparative religion. The Arabic-language version of Christianity, Islam and Orientalism has been a bestseller in the Middle East for the past two years.

Language: English
ISBN: 0863569641
ISBN13: 9780863569647
2003, Hardcover, 218 pages, 17 x 24 cm