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Eastern Orthodox theological and ecclesiological thought on Islam and Christian-Muslim relations in the contemporary world (1975-2008)

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TLets809218

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Eastern Orthodox theological and ecclesiological thought on Islam and Christian-Muslim relations in the contemporary world (1975-2008)

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Sharp, Andrew Martin

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University of Birmingham

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2010

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Thesis (Ph.D.)

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2010

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This study examines the distinctly ecclesial dimensions of Orthodox thinking on Islam and Muslim-Christian encounters within the context of the modern theological renewal in the Orthodox Church over the past few decades. It shows how by building on the patristic, ecclesial, and liturgical revival over the past half-century - inspired by figures such as Afanassieff, Bulgakov, Florovsky, Lossky, Schmemann, Staniloae, and Zizioulas - Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Metropolitan Georges (Khodr), Dr. Tarek Mitri, Archbishop Anastasios (Yannoulatos), and others have reframed the discussion within the Church, and within ecumenical circles, about Christian-Muslim relations. By creatively applying traditional concepts of christology and pneumatology, they have posited Islam as part of the divine economy for salvation and have publicly endorsed (and directly participated in) Muslim-Christian dialogue. The study surveys these interactions between Orthodox Christians and Muslims and analyzes their significance in the broader context of their collective and independent attempts to redefine their identity during the years 1975-2008. The study concludes that it is now possible to speak of an Orthodox 'position' on Islam and relations with Muslims. It also suggests that in their interactions with each other, Orthodox Christians and Muslim are putting forth new paradigms for addressing some of the world's pressing concerns.

BR Christianity; BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc; BL Religion

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

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