Muslim-Christian Friendships and Religious Change

Transformative Relationships

Torstein Try (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

192 Seiten

2026
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
9781666966206 (ISBN)

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This book explores how authentic friendships between Muslims and Christians can cross religious boundaries and encourage deeper mutual understanding. Drawing on qualitative interviews in southern Norway, Torstein Try examines how interfaith relationships shape religious self-awareness, influence perceptions of the “other” faith, and challenge participants’ faith practices. The book illustrates how friendships rooted in empathy and openness foster a more dialogical approach to religious and cultural differences, promoting reflective religious change rather than insistent conversion efforts. The author reveals that while participants often upheld strong faith commitments, their interfaith friendships prompted a shift from confrontation to relational influence, allowing distinct religious identities and genuine friendships to coexist in a dynamic and respectful balance. Through rich personal narratives and thoughtful analysis, the book demonstrates how interfaith friendships cultivate an environment where love, hospitality, and theological reflection flourish, providing a valuable perspective on fostering coexistence and dialogue in increasingly diverse societies.

Torstein Try is Associate Professor at Ansgar University College in Norway specializing in interreligious and intercultural studies.

Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Conclusion
Bibliography

Erscheinungsdatum	23.10.2025
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Islam
ISBN-13	9781666966206 / 9781666966206
Zustand	Neuware