A new edition of the classic introduction to Christian-Muslim Relations from earliest times to the present 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. Key features of the new edition include:  A major new chapter covering the key developments in Christian-Muslim relations in the 21st century  Coverage of the Dialogue of Civilisations initiative, the Building Bridges seminars, the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies and the UN Inter-Faith Harmony Week  Exploration of the events of 9/11, the Danish cartoons controversy, Pope Benedict's Regensburg Lecture and the assassination of Shabhaz Bhatti  Updated chronology, bibliography and suggested reading Hugh Goddard is Honorary Professorial Fellow in the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World.

Hugh Goddard is Honorary Professorial Fellow in the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, University of Edinburgh.

Preface

Note on Transliteration and Dates

Chronology

Map 1: The Christian and Muslim Worlds c.830/215

Map 2: The Christian and Muslim Worlds Today

1. Introduction

2. The Islamic Impact

3. The First Age of Christian Muslim Interaction (-c. 830/215)

4. The Mediavel Period I: Confrontation or Interaction in the East?

5. The Mediavel Period II: Confrontation or Interaction in the West?

6. The Changing Balance of Power: Mission and Imperialism?

7. New Thinking in the 19th/13th and 20th/14th Centuries

8. Dialogue or Confronation?

9. The 21^st/15^th Century

Bibliography

Index