Considers the nature of dialogue in the light of the history of relations between people of different faiths, particularly Muslims and Christians. This work argues for a wide exchange between cultures and countries, but always with a respect for the integrity of religions and cultures, especially of Islam and Christianity.

Christians of all dominations and non-Christians also look to Michael Nazir-Ali as an authority on religious conflict in the world. Here the Bishop gets to the roots of such conflict.

This is a fine work by a critical friend of Muslims.