Citation

Nayak A. Int. Rev. Missions 2008; 97(386‐387): 273-291.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Wiley-Blackwell)

DOI

10.1111/j.1758-6631.2008.tb00645.x

PMID

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Abstract

The events of the Crusades during the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries stand as obstacles in the midst of contemporary Christian-Muslim relationships, interaction and dialogue. These historical unfortunate and painful events have resulted in hatred and suspicion between the two religions and left an indelible scar in Muslim and Christian minds. The effects of the Crusades are numerous and damaging; the challenges for contemporary mission among Muslims are daunting. This article concerns itself with Crusade violence in the history of Christianity. After a brief description of different examples of violence in the Crusades, this paper discusses how Christians viewed Muslims and vice versa and how they view each other today. It gives particular focus to influential Christian figures, who during the time of the Crusades or afterwards disagreed with the militaristic approach of the Crusaders and launched peacekeeping and evangelistic missions to Muslims. Then, this essay addresses contemporary mission approaches to Muslims.