Muslims, Christians, and Jesus

by Medearis, Carl; Sorenson, Stephen (CON); Sorenson, Amanda (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780310890867
• ISBN10: 0310890861
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-08-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

According to author Carl Medearis, how Americans responds to Islam and how Christians think of Muslims could be the most significant issues of our time. In this four-session video study with corresponding participant's guide, Medearis helps American Christians understand the basics of Islam, the difference between 'moderate' Muslims and radical terrorists, the Muslim view of Jesus, and how we as Christians should interact with our Muslim neighbors, friends, and coworkers. From the Ground Zero mosque to whether we believe in the same God, Medearis also addresses key questions and responses to the current Muslim/Christian tensions facing our society.Session titles include:Session One: Muhammad, the Qur'an and the Foundations of IslamSession Two: Jihad?Session Three: Jesus or Christianity -- Choose One!Session Four: Jesus meets MuhammadDesigned for use with the Muslims, Christians and Jesus DVD

Author Biography

Carl Medearis is an international expert in the field of Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations; catalyst for a number of current movements in the Middle East to promote peace-making and cultural, political, and religious dialog heading toward reconciliation; and author of the acclaimed book, Muslims, Christians and Jesus.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
How to Use This Guide	p. 9
What Is Islam?: Exploring Our Fears and Stereotypes	p. 11
Understanding What Muslims Believe	p. 27
Jesus: The Bridge to Muslims	p. 49
Building Bridges through Relationship	p. 67
Appendix: What the Qur'an Says about Jesus	p. 87
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