The Muslim Jesus

Depiction of Jesus in Hagia Sophia
A depiction of Jesus Christ remains on the walls of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, formerly a Byzantine church. (Photo: picture alliance / P. Schickert)

Both Muslims and Christians revere Jesus, but they have different interpretations of his life, mission and role in salvation. At Easter, shared themes of resurrection and hope offer space for dialogue.
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INTERVIEW: Humans Become God? Yes, It’s Catholic Theology

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A new book, Called to Be the Children of God: The Catholic Theology of Human Deification, offers essays from more than a dozen Catholic scholars and theologians to examine what this process of “deification” means in their respective areas of study. ZENIT asked editor Fr. David Meconi, S.J., to tell us about this doctrine, which might sound anything but Catholic, and about the book.

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