A History of Christian-Muslim Relations

A new edition of the classic introduction to Christian-Muslim relations from earliest times to the present
Key features of the new edition include:
Adds a major new chapter covering the key developments in Christian–Muslim relations in the 21st century
Covers the Dialogue of Civilisations initiative, the Building Bridges seminars, the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies and the Common Word document
Explores the events of 9/11, the Danish cartoons controversy, Pope Benedict’s Regensburg Lecture and the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti
Updated chronology and bibliography
Christians and Muslims comprise the world’s two largest religious communities. This book looks at the history of their relationship – part peaceful co-existence and part violent confrontation – from their first encounters in the medieval period up to the present. It emphasises the theological, cultural and political context in which perceptions and attitudes have developed and gives a depth of historical insight to the complex current Christian–Muslim interactions across the globe.