| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Routledge reading the Bible in Islamic context series |
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Routledge reading the Bible in Islamic context series
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| Contents |
Chapter Introduction -- chapter 1 Preface to the commentary -- chapter 2 ‘There is no gospel except the only Gospel’ (1.1–12) -- chapter 3 The apostle’s apologia and gospel (1.13–3.5) -- chapter 4 The promise of Abraham’s gospel (3.6–4.7) -- chapter 5 Pastoral interventions: Saint Paul as pastor Paul (4.8–20 and 5.2–12) -- chapter 6 Covenant of the spirit (4.21–5.1 and 5.13–26) -- chapter 7 Law of Christ, gospel of the cross (6.1–18) -- chapter 8 Crisis of law, promise of grace: interfaith interfaces in Galatians -- chapter 9 Epilogue: missionaries in reverse: learning from the rival |
| Summary |
"This book explores Christian origins by examining a key New Testament epistle, Pauls letter to the Galatian churches, seen by Christians as the charter of Christian liberty from the inherited Jewish law. The New Testament in Muslim Eyes provides a close textual commentary on perhaps the earliest declaration of Pauls apostleship and of his undying commitment to the risen Christ. It notes the subtleties of the Greek original against the backdrop of an exciting glimpse of Quranic Arabic parallels and differences. It asks: Does Paul qualify as a prophet of Allah (God)? The thoughts of Paulare assessed by examining his claims against the background of Islams rival views of Abraham and his legacy. The Arabic Quran framed and inspired the life of the Arab Apostle, Muhammad, who was sent, according to Islam, to all humanity, Jewish and Gentile alike. Pauline themes are set in dialectical tension with the claims of the Quran. Akhtar compares and contrasts the two rival faiths with regard to: the resources of human nature, the salvation of the sinner, and the status of the works of the law. Both Christians and Muslims concur on the need for Gods grace, an essential condition of success in the life of faith. The core Pauline Christian doctrine of justification by faith alone is scrutinized and assessed from a variety of non-Christian, especially Islamic, stances. Providing an Islamic view of Christian origins, this book helps to build bridges between the two religions. It will be a valuable resource to students and scholars of Biblical Studies, Islamic Studies and the Philosophy of Religion."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. Galatians -- Commentaries
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Bible. Galatians -- Islamic interpretations
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Bible. Galatians. fast (OCoLC)fst01892906 |
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Bible. New Testament. fast (OCoLC)fst01808090 |
| Subject |
RELIGION / Islam / General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies.
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Islamic interpretations of sacred works.
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Islam.
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| Genre/Form |
Commentaries.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2020691350 |
| ISBN |
9781315448268 |
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1315448262 |
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9781315448282 |
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1315448289 |
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9781315448275 |
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1315448270 |
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