Toward Respectful Understanding and Witness Among Muslims

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by: Evelyne A. Reisacher (Editor)

Fifteen preeminent Christian scholars of Islam present their latest research and reflections. The book is organized around three themes: encouraging friendly conversation, Christian scholarship, and Christian witness. Published in honor of J. Dudley Woodberry, it is more than a collection of essays by friends and colleagues. It offers a seldom-available synopsis of the theories of contemporary leading Christian academicians whose work is currently influencing a wide range of Christian institutions, agencies, churches, and individuals. The authors provide cutting-edge and greatly needed resources for developing a better understanding of Muslims. In an age of increasing challenges facing Muslim-Christian relations, this volume offers Christians a unique opportunity to rethink their assumptions. It also presents practical steps which can inform their daily encounters with Muslims. This book is essential reading for people with research interests in Islam, for Bible school and seminary students, for church leaders, and for all those who want to be informed of the latest empirical research and theoretical perspectives affecting Muslim-Christian relations.

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In the midst of increasing tensions among Evangelicals on the best way to minister in Muslim contexts, this book comes as a wonderful resource that will help move the conversation forward, open up new areas for discussion, and focus our eyes on the methods in light of the task we face.
Scott MoreauProfessor, Intercultural Studies, Wheaton College
Dudley Woodberry is a scholar and practitioner, a man of peace, grace, and truth, and a bridgebuilder . . . This profound volume beautifully captures many of the emphases of Dudley’s life.
Tim LewisInternational Director, Frontiers
Polished in the academy, the field, and the prayer closet, Dudley Woodberry's irenic spirit has blessed many. He has awakened our curiosity, mentored our research, reconciled our antagonisms, and expanded our vision with grace, passion, and a twinkle in his eye. These essays continue that heritage.
Miriam AdeneyPhD Associate Professor of World Christian Studies, Seattle Pacific University
Dudley Woodberry’s profound influence—as friend, as scholar, and as witness—is everywhere evident in the essays included in this volume. This book’s contributors comprise a virtual “who’s who” of the men and women in the forefront of evangelical engagement with Muslims and with Islam.
Jonathan J. BonkPhD Executive Director, Overseas Ministries Study Center
A humble servant with passion for God who uses his teaching gift to encourage a loving witness of Jesus to all Muslim peoples everywhere—that’s the unforgettable J. Dudley Woodberry. How fitting, then, that these timely and stimulating writings would be collected and bound in honor of one whose faithful example . . . inspires us all to press on towards greater fruitfulness for the glory of our Lord.
John FletcherSr. Vice-President of Global Ministries, Pioneers