Join Angela Sealana as she explores the connections between Islam and Catholicism with Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds, a professor of Islamic studies. Discover insights on fostering understanding and respect between our faith communities in this enlightening conversation.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What is every Catholic's theological relationship with Muslims?
- Where did Islam come from?
- What are the basic tenants of the Islamic faith?
- What else is helpful for Catholics to understand about Islam today?
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Guest Information
Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds specializes in the Qur’ān and Muslim/Christian relations. He is Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology at the University of Notre Dame where he teaches courses on theology, Muslim/Christian Relations, and Islamic Origins. He has also taught specialized courses internationally, including an intensive version of “Holy Land” at Notre Dame’s Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem.
He has authored and edited a number of works, including The Qur’ān and Its Biblical Subtext and The Emergence of Islam. Dr. Reynolds’ media appearances have included Vatican Radio, EWTN Radio, National Public Radio, PBS, and New York Times.
Dr. Reynolds co-organized, along with Dr. Mehdi Azaiez, “The Qurʾān Seminar,” a year-long collaborative project dedicated to encouraging dialogue among scholars of the Qurʾān, as well as "The Symposium on the Qurʾān and Catholic Theology.” His research and lectures have spanned cities throughout the Middle East, including Jerusalem, Ankara, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, and Tehran.
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Jewel for the Journey
“It is a good thing to come to understand each other by learning to accept differences, by overcoming prejudices in mutual respect, and by working together for reconciliation and service to the lowliest.” - Pope St. John Paul II, Address to Muslims of Belgium (May 19, 1985)
Get More Out of Your Journey
Catechism of the Catholic Church, “The Church Is One, Holy, Catholic, And Apostolic” (no’s. 811-870)
Vatican Council and Papal Statements on Islam
Reasons for Our Hope – YouTube channel to foster understanding between Christians and Muslims, a project of the Oasis International Foundation (Founder: Cardinal Angelo Scola, Archbishop of Milan) and the McGrath Institute for Church Life (University of Notre Dame)
