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Jesus through Muslim Eyes

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Jesus through Muslim Eyes by Richard Shumack offers a thoughtful and scholarly exploration of the figure of Jesus in Islam compared with Christianity. The book examines how Muslims honour Jesus as Messiah and Word of God, yet follow a different spiritual path than Christians. Shumack invites readers to see these differences not as barriers but as opportunities to engage in respectful dialogue, promoting religious peace and deeper truth. The Muslim Jesus emphasises personal devotion to God, while the Christian Jesus emphasises transformation through crucifixion and resurrection.
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Ideal for students and scholars of theology, interfaith dialogue practitioners, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of Christian-Muslim perspectives on Jesus. It is suited for those interested in religious studies, peacebuilding, and cultural understanding.

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Dr Shumack explores Muslim belief in Jesus.

An informed Christian response to Muslim beliefs about Jesus and how we honour him.

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'An honest and scholarly analysis of the Muslim Jesus, the Christian Jesus, and the diverging paths Muslims and Christians chose to follow.' Anwar Mehammed, head of Islamic Studies, Ethiopian Theological College, Addis Ababa

In his book The Islamic Jesus, Mustafa Akyol claims that Muslims may hail Jesus as the Messiah and the Word of God - but is that really the case? And how should Christians respond when they do?

In this sensitive and nuanced exploration of Muslim beliefs about Jesus, Richard Shumack calls for Muslims and Christians to embrace constructive disagreement as the best way to both religious peace and eternal truth. For although Muslims and Christians both love Jesus, the Jesus of Islam points down a different road to that of Christianity. The Muslim Jesus wants you to be a better person by walking a road of passionate devotion to God; the Christian Jesus wants you to be a whole new person by joining him on a road to crucifixion and resurrection.

'If you care about Muslim-Christian relations, this book is significant.' Dr Muhammad Kamal, Asia Institute, University of Melbourne

'Excellent ... strikes the perfect balance between academic rigour and accessibility.' Dr Peter Riddell, SOAS University of London

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This book is highly recommended for those interested in Muslim-Christian relations, praised for its balance of academic rigour and accessibility. Dr Muhammad Kamal describes it as significant for interfaith understanding. Dr Shabbir Akhtar finds it fair-minded and provocative, challenging simplistic views. Professor Peter Riddell commends its lucid discussion and relevance for Christian readers. The author’s nuanced portrayal of Islam and Jesus fosters thoughtful reflection and respectful dialogue.

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ISBN: 9780281081936

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SPCK Publishing

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Dr Richard Shumack lives in Sydney, Australia. He is a philosopher of religion specialising in Muslim and Christian belief. He is the Director of the Arthur Jeffery Centre for the Study of Islam at Melbourne School of Theology, the Academic Director of the RZIM Understanding and Answering Islam program, and a research fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity (CPX), Sydney, Australia. Richard has published many articles in the Australian media.

His previous books include The Wisdom of Islam and the Foolishness of Christianity (Island View Publishing).

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