Publisher's Synopsis
Dr GabrielÆs fine study of Christian-Muslim relations in Sarawak breaks new ground in discussing sensitive issues in a highly ethnically and religiously pluralistic region of the world, where Christianity is numerically the major faith but political power is in the hands of Muslims. The study draws upon not only published and archival primary and secondary sources, but also on personal interviews with many Christian and Muslim religious leaders and laity in this important province of Malaysia. Many useful parallels with inter-religious relations in India are drawn from the authorÆs Indian experience. The book provides an objective and unbiased assessment of the state of Christian-Muslim relations in Sarawak and makes many judicious observations which ought to be helpful in promoting harmonious relations between these faiths. It explores in a realistic manner the possibilities and pitfalls for inter-faith dialogue between Islam and Christianity.
