Images of Jesus Christ in Islam: 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Images of Jesus Christ in Islam 2nd Edition provides a general introduction to the question of Jesus Christ in Islam and a dialogical discussion of this issues' importance for Christian-Muslim relations. Its originality lies in its comprehensive presentation of relevant sources and research and its discussion of Islamic images of Christ in the wider context of Muslim-Christian relations.
Oddbj?rn Leirvik provides a comprehensive introduction to a breadth of Muslim traditions through an examination of interpretations of Jesus throughout history, whilst also examining historic tensions between Islam and Christianity. This book's distinctive contribution lies in its dialogical perspective in the perennial area of interest of Islam and Christian-Muslim relations.

This is an excellent book, with a wide range of material to ponder and digest. Theology

It is a relatively easy read and can be read from cover to cover, although it is not a light read it is certainly most informative. Faith and Thought

The strength of [this book] lies in [its] articulation of a practical theology: metaphysics are entirely absent... One looks forward to more from Leirvik...who certainly [has] the experience and insight to join this newly refreshed debate between the two largest world religions. Tim Winter, University of Cambridge,Modern Believing

Preface
1 Introduction
A sensitive question
The status of Christology in Christian-Muslim dialogue
Bibliographical introduction
Methodological considerations
2. Christ in the Qur'an and in Hadith
Christ in the Qur'an
Jesus in Hadith
The understanding of 'gospel' (injil)
Muhammad and Jesus in Hadith and legend
3. Jesus in Muslim legend and Qur'anic exegesis
Jesus in Muslim legend and storytelling I
Classical exegesis of t