LEADER 04771nam 22006255 450 001 9910349537803321 005 20200701035212.0 010 $a3-030-30398-5 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-030-30398-3 035 $a(CKB)4100000009758988 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5970613 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-030-30398-3 035 $a(EXLCZ)994100000009758988 100 $a20191031d2019 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $2rdacontent 182 $2rdamedia 183 $2rdacarrier 200 10$aChristianity in Oman $eIbadism, Religious Freedom, and the Church /$fby Andrew David Thompson 205 $a1st ed. 2019. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer International Publishing :$cImprint: Palgrave Macmillan,$d2019. 215 $a1 online resource (192 pages) 225 1 $aChristianities of the World 311 $a3-030-30397-7 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aChapter 1) Introduction. A Church in Oman -- Chapter 2) Studying the Arabian Context -- Chapter 3) Beginnings. The Early Church -- Chapter 4) Ibadi Theology and Christian Engagement -- Chapter 5) Early Encounters between Christians and Muslims in Oman -- Chapter 6) The Missionary Impact. -- Chapter 7) Trade and Rentierism -- Chapter 8) State Governance of the Church -- Chapter 9) The Church today and the Future of Interfaith -- Chapter 10) Conclusion. 330 $a?Ibadi Islam in Oman, confident in its nuanced and deep identity, has for many years offered hospitality to Christians that is both clear-eyed and generous. The opportunity for warm encounter and respectful dialogue is probably the finest in the region. Reverend Canon Andrew David Thompson here explores and celebrates this rich inheritance." ?Right Reverend Michael Lewis, Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf ?Andrew David Thompson makes an important contribution to the better understanding of its unique Ibadi Muslim tradition and how other religious communities are integrated into the fabric of Omani society. The reader will discover the rich diversity of Oman with its friendly people, and wish to learn more.? ?Bishop Paul Hinder, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia ?The Sultanate of Oman has a long history in promoting religious freedom, yet there has not yet been a proper study on the role and history of churches in the country. Neither have there been any studies on the relationship between Islam and Christianity in the Sultanate. Andrew David Thompson explores the history and presence fascinating questions. Highly recommended for anyone interested in interfaith relations in the Gulf.? ?Reverend Aaro Rytkonen, Executive Director, Al Amana Centre This book explores the relationship between the distinctive Islamic beliefs (Ibadism) of Oman and how they define the experience of the church with regards to religious freedom. Oman is a nation with a long and glorious history of maritime trade, stretching from China and India to the East coast of Africa. From sultan to shopkeeper, farmer to craftsman, the citizens of Oman embrace a surprising diversity of cultural heritage ranging from Baluchi, Persian, Yemeni, and East African. Yet, there has hitherto been very little research about Christianity in this part of the world. Through the use of historical research, interviews and theological discourse, Andrew David Thompson analyzes and reveals the distinctive experience of the Church in Oman. 410 0$aChristianities of the World 606 $aChristianity 606 $aEthnology?Middle East  606 $aMiddle East?History 606 $aMiddle East?Politics and government 606 $aChristianity$3https://scigraph.springernature.com/ontologies/product-market-codes/1A3000 606 $aMiddle Eastern Culture$3https://scigraph.springernature.com/ontologies/product-market-codes/411110 606 $aHistory of the Middle East$3https://scigraph.springernature.com/ontologies/product-market-codes/715060 606 $aMiddle Eastern Politics$3https://scigraph.springernature.com/ontologies/product-market-codes/911160 615 0$aChristianity. 615 0$aEthnology?Middle East . 615 0$aMiddle East?History. 615 0$aMiddle East?Politics and government. 615 14$aChristianity. 615 24$aMiddle Eastern Culture. 615 24$aHistory of the Middle East. 615 24$aMiddle Eastern Politics. 676 $a230 676 $a275.353 700 $aThompson$b Andrew David$4aut$4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut$0990525 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910349537803321 996 $aChristianity in Oman$92266020 997 $aUNINA