An Event to Follow

This week (July 28-31), Yale University is hosting the “Loving God and Neighborhood in Word and Deed: Implications for Muslims and Christians” conference, involving more than 60 Muslim participants (mostly from the Middle East), a similar number of Christians (including Brian McLaren), and nine Jewish guests. An “emergent” turn among some Muslims will surely draw [...]

Posted at 9:20 am on July 29, 2008 | leave a comment | Filed Under: Uncategorized | read on

The Muslim World

The Muslim World is a helpful journal devoted to the study of Islam and Christian-Muslim relations. It is edited by The Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, Hartford Seminary, Connecticut. One can find many useful resources here. Its hope is rather optimistic in these dark days: “It is committed [...]

Posted at 2:33 pm on June 6, 2008 | 1 comment | Filed Under: Muslim-Christian Dialogue | read on

About

My trip to Jordan lasted from Dec 28, 2006 to Jan 19, 2007. For friends and family this is where I originally posted pictures and journaled (I had a good internet connection, and a bit of time in the evenings). Since returning to the U.S., I now reflect here from time to time on the Middle East, Islam, and related issues. I continue to teach world religions, work on Christian theology, and interrelate with Muslim friends.

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