A Common Word | EP 7- Younus Mirza with Rita George-Tvrtkovic



When I started my career, I was interested in the figure of Abraham/Ibrahim and how he could be a bridge figure between Christians, Jews and Muslims.  However, as I wrote my book on “The Bible and the Qur’an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition,” I became more interested in the figure of Mary and how she could bring Christians and Muslims together.  This led me to the work of Rita George-Tvrtkovic, especially her book “Christian, Muslims and Mary” and subsequent articles. I sit down with Rita to learn about her innovative scholarship, institutional roles and recent academic interests.

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A Common Word podcast focuses on Islam and Interreligious Studies.  It is inspired by the Qur'anic verse 3:64 which calls the People of the Book to "a common word" and the A Common Word Initiative held in 2007 in Amman, Jordan.  It interviews scholars, activists and practitioners in the realm of bridge building, peace studies and social justice.

Subscribe to A Common Word podcast which is available on the major podcast streaming services, such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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