Interpretations of Jesus and the Virgin Mary in the Quran and the Bible: A Possible Contribution to Muslim-Christian Cooperation?

Authors

Jon Armajani, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University

Abstract

This essay explores Muslim and Christian understandings of Jesus and his mother Mary, which may provide a basis for possible cooperation between the two religious communities. The similarities and differences in views are discussed, with an understanding that there are differences in views not only between but also within the two religious communities. The essay concludes with a discussion of seven types of interreligious dialogue as articulated by Sallie B. King, and how they apply to Muslim-Christian dialogue related to Jesus and Mary.

Recommended Citation

Armajani, Jon (2017) "Interpretations of Jesus and the Virgin Mary in the Quran and the Bible: A Possible Contribution to Muslim-Christian Cooperation?," The Journal of Social Encounters: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, 63-79.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/social_encounters/vol1/iss1/7