By Timothy George
The days while western Christians may perhaps forget about the effect of Islam are over. this day as by no means ahead of, the world’s moment greatest faith is shaping our tradition, and phrases akin to jihad, imam, Quran, and fatwa have entered our vocabulary. whereas all Muslims are not any extra alike than all Christians are alike, there are particular basic ideals that each one Muslims carry in common—some of which Christians might believe, together with trust in a single precise God. yet is it a similar God? How does the God of Muhammad range from the God of Christianity? Written in a transparent, passionate kind that's conciliatory, balanced, and uncompromisingly biblical, this booklet describes and contrasts the distinctives of Christianity and Islam. Its writer, a famous historian and theologian who has studied Islam for a few years, writes with an eye fixed on assisting Christians larger know how to have interaction with Muslims. starting with an outline of Islam—what it truly is and the way it arose—here are interesting and appropriate insights on · the 5 Pillars of Islam · the position of spiritual violence from the Crusades onward · the doctrine of the Trinity and the nature of God · Christian and Muslim perspectives of Jesus Christ and salvation · what Christians can study from Muslims · how Christians can percentage Christ with their Muslim friends . . . and more
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