This major collection of essays begins with a brief biography of well-known Islam scholar Mahmoud Ayoub and a substantial introduction by Ayoub to his study of Christianity and Muslim-Christian dialogue. A bibliography of Ayoub's significant publications is included. The essays are grouped into four sections:
1. The Need for Dialogue
2. Critical Theological and Juridical Issues
3. Christological Issues
4. Muslim-Christian Dialogue in the Modern Period