Comparing the Qur'an and the Bible: What They Really Say about Jesus, Jihad, and More

ISBN: 0801014026

Author: Rick Richter

Condition: New

Engagement with the Muslim world and Muslim people is inevitable for Christians. After all, Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the United States. But what does the Quran really say about things like Jesus, war, and non-Muslims? What does the Bible say on these matters? If Christians are to engage in informed, loving conversation with their Muslim neighbors, they need to be equipped with more than the often-specious talking points they glean from the news or email forwards.Comparing the Quran and the Bible offers readers an unprecedented collection of Scriptures and doctrines of both faiths presented side by side for easy study and comparison, covering such key issues as:JesusAbrahamcreationangels/jinnjihadthe fall of humankindpredestinationransom for sin/sacrificegracerebirthGod/Allahwomenmarriage and divorcehomosexualitysuicideresurrectionjudgmentParadiseprayerA brief explanation of each passage in the Quran and the Bible is given, as well as biblical answers to Islamic teaching. The book also motivates readers to have hearts for Muslims and seek to bring them to Christ, offering door openers to sharing the Good News. This indispensible collection will be treasured by anyone seeking to understand and engage their Muslim neighbors.