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{{short description|1982 book by Ismail al-Faruqi}}
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! Name
| ''Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths''
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! Editor
| Ismail al-Faruqi
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! Country
| United States
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! Language
| English
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! Series
| ''Issues in Islamic Thought, No. 1''
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! Subject
| Interfaith dialogue
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! Genre
| Conference proceedings
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! Published
| 1995 (4th edition)
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! Publisher
| Amana Publications
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! Media type
| Print
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! Pages
| 103
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! ISBN
| 9780915957255
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! OCLC
| 31970376
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'''''Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths''''' is a collection of academic papers edited by [[Ismail al-Faruqi]]. The book was first published in 1982 by the [[International Institute of Islamic Thought]] and compiles discussions from a 1979 interfaith conference involving scholars of [[Judaism]], [[Christianity]], and [[Islam]]. The book explores theological, social, and ethical perspectives of the three monotheistic religions, emphasizing commonalities while addressing differences.<ref>Ismail Raji Al-Faruqi, ''Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths'' (Washington, D.C.: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 1982), p. 88, OCLC 11470804</ref>

== Background ==
The book originates from presentations made at the 1979 annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in New York City. The event was organized by the Inter-Religious Peace Colloquium, later renamed the Muslim-Jewish-Christian Conference. The discussions focused on reviving interfaith dialogue, inspired by historical exchanges in places like [[Damascus]] and [[Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba]].<ref>Ismail Raji Al-Faruqi, ''Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths'', 2nd ed. (Herndon, Va.: International Institute of Islamic Thought, 1986), ISBN 0912463066, OCLC 17803711.</ref>

== Contents ==
The book is structured into three thematic sections, each containing papers from scholars of the three faiths.

=== The Other Faiths ===
This section explores how each religion perceives the others, focusing on common theological grounds and doctrinal distinctions:
* '''''Islam and Christianity in the Perspective of Judaism''''': Michael Wyschogrod examines the Jewish understanding of Islam and Christianity, emphasizing monotheism and covenantal theology.
* '''''Judaism and Islam in the Perspective of Christianity''''': Krister Stendahl analyzes historical Christian perspectives on Islam and Judaism, highlighting the impact of theological misunderstandings.<ref>{{cite book | last=Stendahl | first=Krister | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=Amana Publications | year=1995 | pages=19–24 | isbn=9780915957255}}</ref>
* '''''Judaism and Christianity in the Perspective of Islam''''': Muhammad Abdul Ra'uf discusses the Islamic recognition of Jews and Christians as "People of the Book" and the Quranic emphasis on shared moral values.<ref>{{cite book | last=Abdul Ra'uf | first=Muhammad | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=Amana Publications | year=1995 | pages=25–32 | isbn=9780915957255}}</ref>

=== The Nation State as a Form of Social Organization ===
This section examines the relationship between religion and governance:
* '''''The Nation State and Social Order in the Perspective of Judaism''''': Seymour Siegel discusses the Jewish approach to the nation-state, particularly in the context of Israel.<ref>{{cite book | last=Siegel | first=Seymour | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=Amana Publications | year=1995 | pages=35–40 | isbn=9780915957255}}</ref>
* '''''The Nation State and Social Order in the Perspective of Christianity''''': John Raines explores Christian traditions of governance, drawing from Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas.<ref>{{cite book | last=Raines | first=John | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=Amana Publications | year=1995 | pages=41–47 | isbn=9780915957255}}</ref>
* '''''The Nation State and Social Order in the Perspective of Islam''''': [[Ismail al-Faruqi | Isma'il Raji al-Faruqi]] presents the Islamic view of governance as rooted in ethical leadership and social justice.<ref>{{cite book | last=Al-Faruqi | first=Ismail Raji | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=Amana Publications | year=1995 | pages=48–55 | isbn=9780915957255}}</ref>

=== The Faith-Community as Transnational Actor for Justice and Peace ===
This section highlights the global role of faith communities in advocating for justice and social responsibility:
* '''''The Faith Community and World Order in the Perspective of Judaism''''': Henry Siegman explores the Jewish commitment to ethical values and global justice.<ref>{{cite book | last=Siegman | first=Henry | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=Amana Publications | year=1995 | pages=60–67 | isbn=9780915957255}}</ref>
* '''''The Faith Community and World Order in the Perspective of Christianity''''': James Finn discusses Christianity’s role in peacebuilding and international humanitarian efforts.<ref>{{cite book | last=Finn | first=James | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=Amana Publications | year=1995 | pages=68–74 | isbn=9780915957255}}</ref>
* '''''The Faith Community and World Order in the Perspective of Islam''''': Mahmoud Awan examines how the Islamic ummah engages with global challenges while adhering to Quranic principles.<ref>{{cite book | last=Awan | first=Mahmoud | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=Amana Publications | year=1995 | pages=75–82 | isbn=9780915957255}}</ref>

== Reception ==
The book has been recognized for fostering interfaith dialogue and has been cited in discussions on [[religious pluralism]] and [[ethics]]. Reviewers have noted the depth of understanding demonstrated by contributors from all three religions.<ref>{{cite journal | last=Sabri | first=Ahmad | title=Understanding Isma’il Raji Al-Faruqi’s Approach to Religious Pluralism and Ethics | journal=IIUM Press | year=2005 | pages=18–22}}</ref>

== Publication History ==
The book has gone through multiple editions:
* '''1982''': First edition published by the International Institute of Islamic Thought, Washington, D.C.<ref name="al-faruqi-1982"/>
* '''1986''': Second edition released from Herndon, Virginia.<ref>{{cite book | last=Al-Faruqi | first=Ismail Raji | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=International Institute of Islamic Thought | year=1986 | isbn=0912463066 | oclc=17803711}}</ref>
* '''1991''': Third edition published in Alexandria, Virginia.<ref>{{cite book | last=Al-Faruqi | first=Ismail Raji | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=Al Saʻdāwī Publications | year=1991 | isbn=0912463406 | oclc=23287132}}</ref>
* '''1995''': Fourth edition published by Amana Publications, Beltsville, Maryland.<ref>{{cite book | last=Al-Faruqi | first=Ismail Raji | title=Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths | publisher=Amana Publications | year=1995 | isbn=9780915957255 | oclc=31970376}}</ref>

== External Links ==
* [https://archive.org/details/trialogue_of_abrahamic_faiths Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths] at the Internet Archive

== References ==
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