Title: The prophet & the Messiah : an Arab Christian's perspective on Islam & Christianity /
Authors: Moucarry, C. G.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press,
Year: 2001
Subjects: Islam Relations Christianity; Christianity and other religions Islam
Abstract: "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.
Contents: 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.