Book on Mohammed by orthodox Catholic?

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bz5 said:
Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics, by Robert Spencer, is a readable book for a non-expert like me. There’s a forward by Father Pacwa, if I remember correctly.
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that is a great book and done very well. points out differences and concerns but not in an condensing way.
 
Contarini said:
I apologize. You are absolutely right that I should not have jumped to the conclusion that this was the only book you wanted to read on the subject. Of course it’s perfectly legitimate to want to know what an orthodox theologian/scholar of your Church has to say about Islam by way of theological interpretation/response. I was concerned that you were ruling out any scholar you didn’t consider an “orthodox Catholic” as a possible source for historical information. This is an attitude I’ve encountered on this forum many times before, but it was unjust for me to assume that you were expressing it.

I am also interested in such a book, because I take Catholicism very seriously in my own faith (it would be too complex, and not relevant enough, to explain my attitude to Catholicism here!).

Perhaps Theodore Khoury, the scholar Pope Benedict cited in his Regensburg lecture, would be such a resource. Unfortunately, his work seems not to have been translated into English!

Edwin
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I actually really appreciate that Edwin. Thank you.
 
codefro said:
I just want to let it be known that these are the most judgemental responses I have seen on this forum- and it isn’t even the TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC forum.

I am trying to read many views of Islam, and already have a list of books that fit other views. One that I am LACKING information is orthodox catholic views. The poster right above gave a list of books I am already inspecting. So I figured a Catholic Forum would host people with good book recommendations. Kung is not an orthodox Catholic so he doesn’t fit the category of my query now does he?

That being said, it’s pretty wrong that you guys are posting judgements, AND without even answering my query. My reason for saying I don’t want to read Kung’s book is exactly that his views are not the kind I am trying to research. It is not simply reading someone who agrees with me as I am willing to read books by Muslim, Jewish, or even Atheist/ Agnostics on the topic. You people have no clue where one is coming from and why someone asks why they ask. So speaking to two supposed Catholics and an Episcopalian, show some grace like your Lord does.
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Amen:thumbsup:
 
Marybeloved said:
What is wrong with a Catholic asking for a faithful catholic study of another religion? He’d like to know what Our faith says about another faith or how Our faith views another…Big Deal!

Sheesh!
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There’s nothing wrong with seeking out orthodox Catholic sources, but it was the strident tone that implies there is nothing to learn from any other source. If you are trying to learn as much as possible then you might want to read other sources, even if you don’t agree, just so you know what is being said.

ChadS
 
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