Understanding the Koran: A Quick Christian Guide to the Muslim Holy Book
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Synopsis A quick non-technical, introduction to the Koran designed to help Christians understand a book revered by 1.3 billion Muslims, covering the background on its writing, a summary of its contents, a perspective on how it's used and viewed by...
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Synopsis
A quick non-technical, introduction to the Koran designed to help Christians understand a book revered by 1.3 billion Muslims, covering the background on its writing, a summary of its contents, a perspective on how it's used and viewed by Muslims, a comparison of differences and similarities to the Bible, and some suggestions on how it should and should not be used in conversations with Muslims.
Description
A lay-level introduction to the Koran designed to help Christians understand the book and the 1.3 billion Muslims who follow it.
UNDERSTANDING THE KORAN is a quick, non-technical, popular introduction that shows the essence of what the Koran is all about and how it differs from the Bible.
Subjects include:
* Why it's important to understand the background behind the Koran and how it was written
* Summary of the main teachings of the Koran
* What the Koran says about Jesus and Jihad
* Comparison of the Bible with the Koran,similarities and differences
* Description of how Muslims, the world's second largest religion, view and use the Koran today
* Frequently asked questions about the Koran
* Summary of how the Koran should and should not be used in reaching out to Muslims
* Black and white photos throughout
The 1.3 billion Muslims throughout the world believe that the Koran is the last revealed word of God and the prime source of their faith and practice. They believe it's a record of the exact words that God revealed through the angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad during a 23-year period from AD 610-632.
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PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 189378
- Product Code 0310248124
- ISBNÂ 0310248124
- EANÂ 9780310248125
- UPCÂ 025986248123
- Pages 192
- Department Academic
- Category World Religions
- Sub-Category Islam & Muslim
- Publisher Zondervan
- Publication Date Jun 2004
- Sales Rank 29677
- Dimensions 15 x 123 x 184mm
- Weight 0.145kg
Mateen Elass
Mateen Elass is Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Edmond, Oklahoma.