Prayer: Christian and Muslim Perspectives by David Marshall (English) Paperback

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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Prayer by David Marshall, Lucinda Mosher, Rowan Williams, Michael Plekon, Reza Shah-Kazemi, MM Dheen Mohamed, Philip Sheldrake, Caner Dagli, Daniel A. Madigan Prayer: Christian and Muslim Perspectives is a rich collection of essays, scriptural texts, and personal reflections, drawn from the 2011 Building Bridges seminar in Doha, Qatar, that features leading scholars analyzing the meaning and function of prayer within their traditions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Prayer: Christian and Muslim Perspectives is a rich collection of essays, scriptural texts, and personal reflections featuring leading scholars analyzing the meaning and function of prayer within their traditions. Drawn from the 2011 Building Bridges seminar in Doha, Qatar, the essays in this volume explore the devotional practices of each tradition and how these practices are taught and learned. Relevant texts are included, with commentary, as are personal reflections on prayer by each of the seminar participants. The volume also contains a Christian reflection on Islamic prayer and a Muslim reflection on Christian prayer. An extensive account of the informal conversations at the seminar conveys a vivid sense of the lively, penetrating, but respectful dialogue that took place. Table of Contents Participants and contributors Introduction, David Marshall Preface, Rowan WilliamsPart I: Surveys1. Lived Prayer: Some Examples from the Christian Tradition, Michael Plekon 2. A Qur' nic Theology of Prayer, Reza Shah-Kazemi3. Muslim Prayer in Practice, M. M. Dheen Mohamed4. Christian Prayer in Practice, Philip Sheldrake5. A Muslim Response to Christian Prayer, Caner Dagli6. A Christian Perspective on Muslim Prayer, Daniel A. Madigan7. Response, Rowan Williams Part II: Prayer and Scripture8. The Lord's Prayer, Susan Eastman9. Al-F tiha, Rkia Elraoui Cornell10. Prayer in the Spirit in Romans 8, Philip Seddon11. In Reverence of the Almighty: Understanding Prayer and Worship in Qur' n 3:190-94 and 29:45, Asma Afsaruddin Part III: Learning to Pray12. Learning to Pray With and In the Christian Tradition: Personal Reflections, Lucy Gardner13. Learning to Pray as a Muslim: The Foundational Stage, Ibrahim Mogra14. Growing in Prayer as a Christian, Timothy Wright15. Growth in Prayer as a Muslim: Reflections and Lessons of a Struggler, Timothy J. Gianotti16. Conversations in Qatar, Lucinda Mosher Afterword, Rowan Williams Personal Reflections on Prayer Index Review A scholarly assessment recommended for any interested in prayer and its incarnation in different faiths. Midwest Book Review Very useful for all those who are engaged in interfaith dialogue as well as for students of both religions. -- Abdur Rashid Siddiqui Muslim Book Review A rich resource for Christians and Muslims alike, providing for both some tools for deeper understanding and appreciation for the practice of prayer. Also an excellent example of interfaith dialogue in action. Dialogue & Alliance Promotional While many of the current interfaith projects are strictly theological in nature, Prayer: Christian and Muslim Perspectives breaks new ground by looking at what religious human beings all over the world do: pray. In learning about the rituals that gives shape to our deepest yearning and highest aspirations, we also come to grapple with how we see God, and our own true nature. Recommended for all who are interested in the Christian tradition, the Islamic tradition, and the dialogue between the two. -- Omid Safi, professor of Islamic Studies, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Long Description Prayer: Christian and Muslim Perspectives is a rich collection of essays, scriptural texts, and personal reflections featuring leading scholars analyzing the meaning and function of prayer within their traditions. Drawn from the 2011 Building Bridges seminar in Doha, Qatar, the essays in this volume explore the devotional practices of each tradition and how these practices are taught and learned. Relevant texts are included, with commentary, as are personal reflections on prayer by each of the seminar participants. The volume also contains a Christian reflection on Islamic prayer and a Muslim reflection on Christian prayer. An extensive account of the informal conversations at the seminar conveys a vivid sense of the lively, penetrating, but respectful dialogue that took place. Review Quote "A scholarly assessment recommended for any interested in prayer and its incarnation in different faiths." -- Midwest Book Review Details ISBN 1589016777 Short Title PRAYER Publisher Georgetown University Press Language English ISBN-10 1589016777 ISBN-13 9781589016774 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Georgetown University Press Subtitle Christian and Muslim Perspectives Place of Publication Washington, DC Country of Publication United States Edited by Lucinda Mosher Birth 1961 Author Daniel A. Madigan Series Prayer Year 2013 UK Release Date 2013-11-01 Publication Date 2013-11-01 NZ Release Date 2013-11-01 US Release Date 2013-11-01 DEWEY 204.3 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2013-12-11 Pages 192 Alternative 9781626160248 Illustrations Not illustrated Country of Origin US Product Class Description Religion: Comparative, General & Reference We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137249221;