Overview
How do we separate identity from belief and recover our humanity? Father Dave probes the Christian Scriptures to show how Jesus taught us to move beyond us and them to discover the humanity of the other. He then illustrates the way forward in a series of interviews with Muslim friends, demonstrating that we don’t need to agree on everything before we can embrace each other as sisters and brothers. At a time when Christians and Muslims sorely need to work together to solve the world’s problems, we are too often paralysed by fear and suspicion. This book aims to help us move beyond fear to mutual respect, love and genuine friendship.
Full Product Details
Author: Father Dave Smith ,
Dr Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, The Grand Mufti of Syria
Publisher: Rethink Press
Imprint: Rethink Press
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.170kg
ISBN: 9781781333884
ISBN 10: 1781333882
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 21 September 2020
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
‘I offer [Father Dave] my heartfelt thanks for his efforts and endeavours in the footsteps of the prophets and saints.’ Dr Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, the Grand Mufti of Syria ‘There has never been a more important time to nurture dialogue between the different religious groups that make up our country. Thank you, Dave, for your book. I believe it will do much to generate understanding and mutual respect, and to build friendships.’ Anthony Albanese, Federal Labor Leader ‘Thank you, Father Dave, for this insightful and incredibly important contribution to Australian society. I encourage everyone to read this book - it will leave you hopeful, inspired and, hopefully, a little wiser. It certainly did for me, and I am ever so grateful to Father Dave for having the courage and foresight to write it.’ Anne Aly, MP
'I offer [Father Dave] my heartfelt thanks for his efforts and endeavours in the footsteps of the prophets and saints.' Dr Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, the Grand Mufti of Syria 'There has never been a more important time to nurture dialogue between the different religious groups that make up our country. Thank you, Dave, for your book. I believe it will do much to generate understanding and mutual respect, and to build friendships.' Anthony Albanese, Federal Labor Leader 'Thank you, Father Dave, for this insightful and incredibly important contribution to Australian society. I encourage everyone to read this book - it will leave you hopeful, inspired and, hopefully, a little wiser. It certainly did for me, and I am ever so grateful to Father Dave for having the courage and foresight to write it.' Anne Aly, MP
Author Information
Father Dave Smith is an Anglican parish priest best known for his work with at-risk young people, for which he has received numerous community awards, including three nominations for Australian of the Year. He has also received significant media attention for his accomplishments in his chosen sport of boxing and is Australia’s oldest active professional fighter. Less public, but no less passionate, has been his commitment over many years to help bridge the communication gap between the Christian and Muslim faith communities. Father Dave is the proud father of four children – Veronica, Imogen, Soren and Francesca.
