The Three Sons of Abraham

'The interviews and reflections in this volume are nothing less than essential reading for anyone concerned about the challenges to and possibilities for greater peace between Christians, Muslims and Jews.' Gregory A. Barker, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies, The University of Wales, Trinity Saint David 'Jews, Christians and Muslims have usually defined themselves against each other. This book dares to think differently - and to explore the implications of a different question. How can the three versions of the prophetic tradition that originates with Abraham be thought together - in complementary rather than competitive terms? This sensitive, incisive yet always accessible volume addresses one of the great issues of our time, one from which the broader dialogue of religions and cultures can only benefit. In extending what is often referred to as the "Judaeo-Christian tradition" into the world of Islam the writers propose an admirably generous alternative to the destructive sibling rivalry which has so painfully driven the "Sons of Abraham" apart.' Michael Barnes, SJ, Professor of Interreligious Relations, Heythrop College, London 'This book has a vitality that comes out of living encounters between scholars from the three religious traditions. It usefully contains not only discussions of important texts, but interviews too with key participants about what dialogue means for them personally. The individual essays admirably carry out the aim of the book, that Jews, Christians and Muslims should "define themselves along with each other and not against each other. they should also run the risk of looking at each other's face". The Three Sons of Abraham can be warmly recommended not only to specialists, but to anyone who wants to enter into a subject that is so crucial for our time.' Richard Harries (Baron Harries of Pentregarth), formerly Professor of Divinity, Gresham College, London, and Bishop of Oxford (1987-2006)

Jacques B Doukhan is Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Exegesis, and the Director of the Institute of Jewish-Christian Studies, at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. His books include Hebrew for Theologians: A Textbook for the Study of Biblical Hebrew in Relation to Hebrew Thinking and Israel and the Church: Two Voices for the Same God.

Foreword :Jacques B. Doukhan v Thinking of Each Other: The Quest for Truth 1 "For the Sake of Peace (Mipnei Darchei Shalom)": Rabbinic Attitudes toward Gentiles,Christians, and Muslims :Mordechai Arad-3 The Family of Abraham: Irving Greenberg (Interview) -25 The Fight Against Prejudice : David Rosen (Interview) - 33 The Qur'anic Concept of Ta'ruf: Recognizing the Other : A. Rashied Omar-47 The Remnant of Abraham: Jon Paulien- 53 The Monotheistic Truth :Hans Kung (Interview)- 77 II.Talking to Each Other: The Quest for Love 85 Obstacles to Inter-Religious Dialogue: John Graz- 88 The Hospitality of Abraham: Reflections on a Levinassian Approach to Inter-Faith Dialogue : Abigail Doukhan-97 Righteousness, a Common Core Value among World Religions: A Pathway for Dialogue and Witness : Ganoune Diop- 112 The Aqedah at the "Crossroad": Its Significance in the Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue : Jacques B. Doukhan-140..... The Need for Dialogue : Khaleel Mohamed (Interview)- 156 The Structure of Dialogue : Rolf Rendtorff (Interview)-160 The Adventure of Dialogue: Elie Wiesel (Interview)-177 III.Forgiving Each Other: The Quest for Peace-186 We Must Save Peace : Sholmo Elbaz -189 Violence and Peace from Islamic Perspective: An Analytical Study of Textual Evidences : Ismail Abdullah - 194Religio-Political Tensions in the World : Jane Sabes -216 Forgiving the Perpetrator : Solomon Schimmel (Interview)-222 The Grace of Forgiveness : Lourdes E. Morales- Gudmundson (Interview) - 238 About the Authors