A Joint Work by a Priest and a Muslim Cleric Gains Global Reach
In response to the deepening environmental crises and contemporary ethical challenges, the pioneering book Human-Animal: Ethical Relationship in Islam & Christianity has been published in Canada and has rapidly entered global distribution channels.
This valuable work is a direct outcome of the International Conference on Comparative Studies of Ethics in Islam and Christianity, an event that brought together scholars from 25 countries and was strategically guided by the Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy (ISCA), with the aim of transforming shared ideas into profound interfaith dialogue.
The Intersection of Two Perspectives: A Shiite Muslim Cleric and an Australian Priest
The book’s central appeal lies in the direct and groundbreaking dialogue between two internationally recognized figures:
- Father Dave Smith: An Anglican priest, professional boxer, and Australian peace activist who has spent decades at the forefront of supporting vulnerable young people and promoting human rights.
- Dr. Yahya Jahangiri: A researcher and international scholar of Islamic studies who, with a strong command of global academic standards, has built a solid bridge between the seminary tradition and international scholarly communities.
In an engaging question-and-answer format, the two thinkers examine Shiite and Christian sacred texts and explore such issues as human responsibility toward the environment, the ethics of meat consumption, and compassionate care for animals.
Presence on the World’s Most Prestigious Platforms
The breadth of the book’s distribution reflects its significance. The book is currently available through the distribution networks of 34 major platforms and reputable bookstores in more than 12 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, the Netherlands, Taiwan, and New Zealand. Several leading platforms offering access to the book, along with direct links, are listed below:
- Amazon in the United States and internationally: The world’s largest online retailer.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9798295862007 - Google Books in the United States: A comprehensive bibliographic reference platform.
https://books.google.com/books/about/Human_Animal.html?id=DbcN0gEACAAJ - Blackwell’s in the United Kingdom: One of Europe’s leading academic bookstore networks, based in Oxford.
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/search/?keyword=9798295862007 - Barnes & Noble in the United States: The largest physical bookstore chain in North America.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9798295862007 - Strand Books in the United States: New York’s legendary independent bookstore with an international reputation.
https://www.strandbooks.com/human-animal-ethical-relationship-in-islam-christianity-9798295862007.html - Kyobo Book Centre in South Korea: One of East Asia’s leading sources for scholarly and academic publications.
https://product.kyobobook.co.kr/detail/S000219953666