On Islam

Kuyper, Abraham 1837-1920 (Author). Bratt, James D., 1949- (editor.). Howard, Douglas A. (Douglas Arthur), 1958- (editor.). Vliet, Jan van, (translator.). Harinck, George, 1958- (writer of introduction.). Obenchain, Diane Burdette, (writer of afterword.).

Summary: Annotation At the beginning of the twentieth century, famed theologian Abraham Kuyper toured the Mediterranean world and encountered Islam for the first time.Part travelogue, part cultural critique, On Islam presents a European imperialist seeing firsthand the damage colonialism had caused and the value of a religion he had never truly understood. Here, Kuyper's doctrine of common grace shines as he displays a nuanced and respectful understanding of the Muslim world. Though an ardent Calvinist, Kuyper still knew that God's grace is expressed to unbelievers. Kuyper saw Islam as a culture and religion with much to offer the West, but also as a threat to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here he expresses a balanced view of early twentieth-century Islam that demands attention from the majority world today as well. Essays by prominent scholars bookend the volume, showing the relevance of these teachings in our time.

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ISBN: 9781577996743
ISBN: 1577996747
ISBN: 9781577996743
ISBN: 1683590279
ISBN: 9781683590279
Physical Description: 1 online resource (361 pages).
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Publisher: Ashland : Lexham Press, 2018.

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General Note:	CatMonthString:march.20 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Chapter 10: ConclusionSemitic, Aryan, and the Mediterranean as the Crossroads of Civilization; Afterword: By What Magic Did Muhammad â#x80;Œ?: The Missiological Implications of Abraham Kuyperâ#x80;#x99;s Observations on Islam; An Uneasy Admiration of Islam; Viewing Islam in Kuyperâ#x80;#x99;s Theological Context; Godâ#x80;#x99;s Covenantal Relationship with Humanity; The Covenant with Noah; The Covenant with Abraham; The Covenant with Moses; The Covenant with David; The New Covenant in Jesus Christ; What Muslims Know: Possible Answers to Kuyperâ#x80;#x99;s Question; Turning from â#x80;#x9C;Religionâ#x80;#x9D; to â#x80;#x9C;Relationshipâ#x80;#x9D;; Conclusion.
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