Claiming Abraham Reading The Bible And The Qur'an Side By Side

Name: Claiming Abraham Reading The Bible And The Qur'an Side By Side
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ISBN: 9781587432392

ISBN-10: 1587432390

ISBN-13: 9781587432392

Edition: 2010

Authors: Michael Lodahl

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Many of the Bible's characters and stories are also found in the Qur'an, but there are often differing details or new twists in the Qur'an's retelling of biblical narrative. In this compelling book, seasoned theologian Michael Lodahl explores these fascinating divergences to discover the theological difference they make.Writing from a Christian perspective that is respectful of the Islamic tradition, Lodahl offers an accessible introduction to Muslim theology and to the Qur'an's leading themes to help readers better understand Islam. Lodahl compares and contrasts how the Bible and the Qur'an depict and treat certain characters in common to both religions, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, and…

Book details

List price: $27.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Brazos Press
Publication date: 4/1/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 238
Size: 6.42" wide x 8.90" long x 0.54" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Opening: Arguing over Abraham



Arguing over Abraham Arguing with God



People of the Torah, People of the Gospel



The Creative Word of God: Be!



The Revealing of the Word of God



Adam: What Does It Mean to Be Human?



Cain and Abel: The Commanding Word of God



Knowing Noah—or Not



The Sign of Sinai



Mary, Mother of Jesus



Jesus, Son of Mary



Adonai, Allah, and the Triune God



Apocalypse When?


Reopening: Conversation Continues


Notes


Subject Index


Scripture Index