This detailed study by Jutta Sperber shows how the magisterium of the Roman-Catholic Church, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and various parts of the Muslim world from Saudi Arabia to Iran have been engaged in Christian-Muslim dialogues. The mainly anthropological topics range from tolerance and human dignity, the position of women and children, media and education, to mission, resources and nationalism. They paint an interesting picture of the position of Man before God and the world in both Christianity and Islam.

• Acknowledgements 6
• Contents 10
• Introduction 16
• I. The theological foundations for the dialogue with Muslims: Statements by the magisterium 22
• II. The Secretariat’s Publications 108
• III. The Christian-Muslim Dialogues 287
• IV. Evaluation 544
• Bibliography 621
• Index 656