Islam in the West: Iraqi Shi'i Communities in Transition and Dialogue (Studies in Theology, Society, and Culture, #9)

by Kieran Flynn

Gesa Thiessen (Editor), Norbert Hintersteiner (Editor), and Declan Marmion (Editor)

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This book studies the historical, religious and political concerns of the Iraqi Shi'i community as interpreted by the members of that community who now live in the United Kingdom and Ireland, following the 2003-2010 war and occupation in Iraq. It opens up a creative space to explore dialogue between Islam and the West, looking at issues such as intra-Muslim conflict, Muslim-Christian relations, the changing face of Arab Islam and the experience of Iraq in the crossfire of violence and terrorism - all themes which are currently emerging in preaching and in discussion among Iraqi Shi'a in exile. The book's aim is to explore possibilities for dialogue with Iraqi Shi'i communities who wish, in the midst of political, social and religious transition, to engage with elements of Christian theology such as pastoral and liberation theology.
  • ISBN10 3035303428
  • ISBN13 9783035303421
  • Publish Date 3 June 2013 (first published 23 May 2013)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country CH
  • Imprint Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
  • Edition 250th ed.
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 259
  • Language English