Images of Jesus Christ in Islam (2nd ed.)

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.