Engaging Islamic Traditions: Using the Hadith in Christian Ministry to Muslims

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I. ABOUT THE HADITH -- 1. What is the Hadith? -- 2. Classifying the Hadith -- 3. Can Chrisitans use the Hadith? -- II. FINDING CONCORD -- 4. Positive aspects of Muhammad's life -- 5. Positive treatment and depiction of women -- 6. Theological aspects -- 7. Ethical issues -- III. SEEKING CONNECTIONS -- 8. The character of actions of God -- 9. THe nature of humankind -- 10. The forgiveness of sins -- 11. The inadequacyof works -- 12. Avoiding punishment for one's sins -- 13. Gaining reward -- 14. Pictures of the cross -- 15. Appropriating the Cross -- IV. USING THE HADITH IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY: PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS -- 16. Dialogue with Muslims -- 17. Discussion with Muslims -- 18. Conclusion.