The Call of the Minaret

First published in 1956, this text remains one of the most acclaimed works inhe field of Muslim-Christian relations. Now the author brings the discussionnto the 21st century in this third edition of his seminal work, completeith new material including an updated bibliography.;Taking the Muslim callo prayer as his starting point, the author unravels the significance of theuezzin's haunting cry, considering prophethood, prayer, politics andommunity to present a more complete understanding of Islam. It becomes clearhat the Islamic call to prayer transcends the boundaries of religion,ontaining a summons for Christians and Muslims alike. Drawing upon bothcholarship and his own abiding spirituality, Kenneth Cragg's study of thewo faiths pays homage to both, drawing them out of the shadows of enmity andnto the light of mutual understanding.