Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter One Historical Background

Mid-Fifteenth Century—Late Eighteenth Century

Late Eighteenth Century—End of the Nineteenth Century

Early Twentieth Century and the Inter-War Period

From World War II to the Present

Conclusions

Chapter Two Orthodox Theological Perspectives on the Religions

Scripture and the Religions

The Fathers and the Religions

The Economies of the Logos and the Spirit in the Religions

Orthodoxy and Islam

Conclusions

Chapter Three Dialogue and Declarations

Official Statements Concerning Islam

Statements by Individuals Concerning Islam

Encounters through the World Council оf Churches

The Orthodox Center оf the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Conclusions

Chapter Four Orthodox Christians, Muslims, and Identity

Changing Views of the Church

Parallel Crisis in Islam

Islam and a New Orthodox Christian Identity in the World

Conclusions

Chapter Five Changing Attitudes Following the Events of 9/11?

Initial Reactions to 9/11

The Dialogue Continues

The War Dance: Shall We Dance?

Attempts to Secure Peace

Greece: A Case Study in Opposing Voices in the Church

2007 and Beyond: Renewed Commitment to Dialogue and the Synaxis of the Primates of the Orthodox Churches

Conclusions

Conclusion

List of References

Index