02914nam a2200313Ia 450000100090000000300060000900500170001500800410003202000150007302000180008804000130010604900090011909000230012810000450015124501140019626000470031030000210035750400510037850500140042950511960044352000130163952006100165265000420226265000510230465000170235594200340237299900130240695201810241949232173AUA.120151201121000.0020304s2001 ilu b 001 0 eng  a0830823158 a9780830823154 aMCBcMCB aEXNs aBP 172b.M723 20011 aMoucarry, C. G.q(Chawkat Georges)9287914aThe prophet and the Messiah :ban Arab Christian's perspective on Islam and Christianity /cChawkat Moucarry. aDowners Grove, IL :bInter-Varsity,c2001. a327 p. ;c22 cm. aIncludes bibliographical references and index. aContents: a Introduction : from mutual ignorance to genuine dialogue -- pt. 1. The scriptures. The Bible and the Qur'an -- Have the Scriptures been falsified? -- The Hadith and falsification -- What has been falsified? -- Why the biblical text has not been falsified -- pt. 2. Key doctrines. The greatness of God -- The problem of sin -- The meaning of salvation -- The kingdom of God -- pt. 3. Jesus Christ. The crucifixion : illusion or reality? -- Peter and the crucifixion -- Evidence for Jesus" death and resurrection -- The Servant King -- Titles for Jesus in the Qur'an and the Bible -- Is Jesus the Son of God? -- Jesus' claims in the Gospels -- Islamic interpretation of Jesus' claims -- pt. 4. Muhammad. Proof of Muhammad's prophethood : the Qur'an and other miracles -- Proof of Muhammad's prophethood : perfect law and political success -- Do the Scriptures foretell the coming of Muhammad? -- Is Muhammad God's Prophet? -- Is there revelation in Islam? -- pt. 5. Contemporary issues. Israel or Palestine? -- Love the immigrant as yourself -- Conclusion : One God, one humanity, one world -- Appendix A: Muslim theologians and mystics -- Appendix B: Time-line of Christian-Muslim relations. aSummary: a"In an age of media distortion and widespread stereotypes, both Christians and Muslims need a greater understanding of each other's faith. What do Christians believe about the Bible? What do Muslims believe about the Qur'an? And what do Christianity and Islam each have to say about Jesus and Muhammed?" "Christians who read this book will learn much about Islam. Likewise, Muslims who read it will discover why Christians are convinced of the truth of Christianity. Sure to provide grist for informed discussions, this rare book is one that Muslims and Christians can fruitfully study together."--Jacket. 0aIslamxRelationsxChristianity.92880 0aChristianity and other religionsxIslam.92881 0aIslam952133 2lcccBOOKhBP 172i.M723 2001 c813d813 00102lcc40708BooksaAUA.1bAUA.1cGSd2011-08-18eBought by JTLg17.00hAUA000999l4oBP 172 .M723 2001pAUA000999r2024-11-07 06:13:04s2024-11-01v17.00w2011-08-18yBOOK