RT Book
T1 Islam: an introduction for Christians
A2 Martinson, Paul Varo 1934-
A2 Cox, Stefanie Ormsby
LA English
PP Minneapolis, Minn.
PB Augsburg
YR 1994
ED 1. engl.-language ed.
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1603180745
AB "These and many other questions are answered in this informative introduction to Islam. Christians of all denominations will find reliable and up-to-date information on Islam and its relationship to Christianity." "The first part of the book surveys the faith and life of Islam, exploring the subjects of the Quran, Muhammad, beliefs about God, justice and the law, women and family, and death and eternal life. Part 2 tells about Islam in North America, both its early history and the current situation. Part 3 describes various groups and movements within Islam. Part 4 looks at Islam and Christianity, their encounters in history, the Bible and the Quran, and how Jesus is regarded by Muslims. Part 5 presents a Christian evaluation of Islam." "Carefully researched and clearly written, Islam: An Introduction for Christians is an ideal book for both individual and group use."--BOOK JACKET
AB "These and many other questions are answered in this informative introduction to Islam. Christians of all denominations will find reliable and up-to-date information on Islam and its relationship to Christianity." "The first part of the book surveys the faith and life of Islam, exploring the subjects of the Quran, Muhammad, beliefs about God, justice and the law, women and family, and death and eternal life. Part 2 tells about Islam in North America, both its early history and the current situation. Part 3 describes various groups and movements within Islam. Part 4 looks at Islam and Christianity, their encounters in history, the Bible and the Quran, and how Jesus is regarded by Muslims. Part 5 presents a Christian evaluation of Islam." "Carefully researched and clearly written, Islam: An Introduction for Christians is an ideal book for both individual and group use."--BOOK JACKET
NO Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-257) and indexes
CN BP172
SN 080662583X
K1 Islam : Relations : Christianity
K1 Christianity and other religions : Islam
K1 Islam