Jonas Yunus Atlas

Halal Monk: a Christian on a Journey Through Islam Jonas Yunus Atlas

For three years, the Christian theologian Jonas Yunus Atlas had openhearted conversations with influential spiritual figures and important artists from the Islamic world. He combined his academic background in philosophy, anthropology and theology with his experience in activism, blogging and writing, bringing about a series of fascinating dialogues on all sorts of topics at the intersection of culture, society and religion. Attempts to interreligious dialogue often stay away from the more difficult issues and remain somewhat superficial. With his 'Halal Monk' journey, Jonas wanted to go further. He wished to acquaint himself with the soul of Islam and he hoped to transcend the contemporary cultural and religious impasses. This book brings together his most important conversations. In between those conversations, some extra light is shed on key concepts of the Islamic tradition and their relevance for the current debates.