Mary, bridge or barrier? -- Scriptural prelude -- Early Eastern Christian views -- Muslims on Mary: prophet or idol? -- Medieval praise of the Muslim maryam --

The reasons for the importance of Mary as a spiritual figure in Islam are detailed in this volume, providing traditional scholarly discussions about Mary's life

In light of the widespread public perception of incompatibility between Islam and Christianity, this book provides a much-needed straightforward comparison of t

A collection of essays on Christian-Muslim relations by one of the world's leading experts.

A sensitive consideration of Mary, mother of Jesus, in the Qur’an. An entire chapter (surah) is dedicated to her, and she is the only woman mentioned by name