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McGarvey, Kathleen, 1968-

Muslim and Christian women in dialogue : the case of northern Nigeria / Kathleen McGarvey. - Oxford ; New York : Peter Lang, c2009. - 450 p. ; 23 cm. - Religions and discourse ; v. 42 . - Religions and discourse ; v. 42. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [345]-378) and index.

Muslim women's movement -- Christian feminist theology in comparison with Islamic feminism -- Development of Islam and Christianity in Northern Nigeria -- Development of a secular women's secular movement in Nigeria with an overview of women's primary concerns -- Muslim women's discourse in Northern Nigeria -- Christian women's discourse in Northern Nigeria -- Interreligious dialogue in Northern Nigeria -- Towards a women's liberative interreligious dialogue.

ISBN: 9783039114177 (alk. paper) 3039114174 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008043786

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women--Nigeria.
Dialogue--Religious aspects--Islam.
Dialogue--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Islam--Relations--Christianity.
Christianity and other religions--Islam.

LC Class. No.: HQ1815.5 / .M35 2009