A Christian Approach to Muslims: Reflections from West Africa

by James Paul Dretke

Overview

Reflections from West Africa

Muslims and Christians are in dialogue with each other whenever they meet. Their interaction may be stimulating and edifying, or it may be extremely negative.

A Christian Approach to Muslims: Reflections from West Africa endeavors to isolate some of the communication problems that beset Christians and Muslims. The book's finding is that the primary distinction between Christianity and Islam rests in the attitude of each towards the Law of God, and the practice which grows out of this understanding. For Islam, the shari'a is central; for Christianity, it is the gospel.

James Dretke, former director of the Islam-in-Africa Project, had long experience in Muslim Africa, especially Ghana, and in this book, he reflects creatively on the theme of a Christian approach.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780878084326
Publisher:	William Carey Publishing
Publication date:	06/01/1979
Series:	William Carey Library Series on Islamic Studies
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Mr. Dretke is a graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He has done graduate work at the Kennedy School of Missions (Hartford), the University of Ghana, Southern Methodist University, the University of California at Los Angeles, and Fuller Seminary. In addition, he has studied Arabic and French at the Institute of Ghana Languages, and German at the Goethe Institute, Accra. Dr. Dretke, a native of Manawa, Wisconsin, is married to Barbara Biar of Dallas, Texas. They are the parents of five children.

Editorial Reviews

A unique, in-depth study of a vital subject, demanding an honest examination of our methods and particularly of our motives and attitudes in seeking to bring Christ to the Muslim and the Muslim to Christ.

Raymond H. Joyce

Executive Secretary, Fellowship of Faith for Muslims

Three hundred fifty million Christians and Muslims intermingle in the towns and hamlets of Africa ... Dr. James Dretke listened intently to the dialogue and captured the vital significance of the encounter. This book is a must for everyone concerned about responsible Christian presence and witness among Muslims! The principles Dr. Dretke has uncovered within the African experience are vital to the world-wide meeting of Christians and Muslims.

David W. Shenk, PhD

Department of Philosophy and Religion, University of Nairobi

With James Dretke's long experience in that area of the Muslim world, and especially in Ghana, he is well able to reflect creatively on the theme of "Christian Approach." His contribution will undoubtedly be welcomed everywhere, and especially by those engaged in the sharing of the Gospel with Muslims on the African continent.

Roland E. Miller

Academic Dean, Luther College, Saskatchewan, Canada

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