Understanding the Koran: A Quick Christian Guide to the Muslim Holy Book
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (847 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0037MA8A0 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 414 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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I found this to be an excellent introduction to Islam and the Koran I found this to be an excellent introduction to Islam and the Koran. The author was raised as a Muslim and converted to Christianity. He seems very well-versed in the Koran and Islamic thinking, but does not gloss over the contradictions either within the Koran or between it and the Bible, and his Biblical thinking (to this non-expert but reasonably well-versed Christian) is sound. He explains the basis for militant Islam, but also contrasts it to the devout Allah-seeking Muslim faithfully following the Koran as a means to attain mercy.I rea. Gerardo Bruno Lopez said I bought this book to learn.. I bought this book in view of the latest global events involving radical Muslim groups. My intention was to try to understand why there is so much hatred, bloodshed and radical views that some claim are due to the Koran. I am the type of person that does not make an opinion unless I have some type of knowledge on the subject, nor do I like to take someone’s word because it is the way things are. I did learn a lot reading this book, especially about the interrelationship that happened between Mohammed and the Jewish and Christian popula. William A. Tuccio said Great way for a Christian to understand Islam. If you believe in Christ and the triune God, this is the book to read to understand Islam, Muslims, and the Quran. I would think most Muslims reading this book would provide negative reviews as the book takes Christianity as the truth and Islam as a perversion of the truth.In the end, the author encourages us Christians to evangelize Christ to Muslims: another reason a devout Muslim won't like this book.If you are a Muslim considering conversion to Christ, this is the book for you!
It is only the length of the New Testament, yet a fifth of the world claims it is the complete revelation of God. Discussion questions enable you to use this book in group studies . Written by a pastor who was born to a Muslim father and raised in Saudi Arabia, Understanding the Koran gives you a fascinating, easy-to-understand overview that will show you: • Why the background behind the Koran is important • How the Koran came into existence • A summary of the main teachings of the Koran, including what it says about Jesus and the crucifixion • Similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian views of God • What the Koran teaches about Jihad and holy war • What the Koran teaches about heaven and hell More than furnishing you with an essential grasp of Islam’s holy book, Under
Discussion questions enable you to use this book in group studies. To most Americans, though, the Koran remains a mystery. What do you know about the holy book that shapes the lives and eternal destinies of your neighbors and a fifth of the world’s population? While some similarities exist between the Koran and the Bible, the differences are striking. It is only the length of the New Testament, yet a fifth of the world claims it is the complete revelation of God. Understanding the Koran gives you a fascinating essential grasp of Islam’s holy book: where it came from, what it teaches, how Muslims view it, and how the Allah of the Koran compares with the God of the Bible. Today, those who read and memorize it may work in your town, shop where you shop, or send their children to the same school your kids attend. Cherished as the final, perfect revelation of God’s will by 1.2 billion Muslims worldwide, the Koran has become a part of American life. Written by a pastor who was born to a Muslim father and raised in Saudi Arabia, Understanding the Koran gives you a fascinating, easy-to-understand overview that will show you: •Why the background behind the Koran is important •How the Koran came into existence •A summary of the main teachings of the Koran, including what it says about Jesus and the crucifixion •Similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian views of God •What the Koran teaches abo
He holds degrees from Stanford University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and a PhD from the University of Durham in England. He has written feature articles for Moody magazine, including "What Muslims Think of America." . He has served in a church in Colorado and currently serves as senior pastor of a Presbyterian church in the Midwest. Mateen Elass (PhD, University of Durham in England) was raised in Saudi Arabia in a Muslim environment