Noah's Other Son Bridging the Gap Between the Bible and the Qur'an

by Brown, Brian Arthur

• ISBN13: 9780826429964
• ISBN10: 0826429963
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-15
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Summary

"Respectful and moderate in tone...a sober-minded and refreshing approach to religion. Readers will acquire a mature and tolerant perspective on religion and gain an understanding of the similarities among these three influential faiths." --Library Journal In his compelling book, pastor Brian Brown engages in conciliatory dialogue with Christians, Jews, and Muslims in an attempt to recover the beauty and value of Islam for the West.Noah's Other Sonhelps Jews and Christians understand the role that several biblical figures from their own traditions play in Islam. Do Christians know, for example, that Jesus in the Qur'an was speaking about Muhammad when he promised to send an Advocate or Comforter? Who would have imagined that Noah had a rebellious son who refused to get on the ark and drowned? There has never been a greater potential for misunderstanding between the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths, as the treacherous situation in which the world now finds itself. Brian Brown examines scriptural characters as a way of seeing Islam in its pure light, without the distortions of history or individual failings.Noah's Other Sonprovides an excellent starting point for Christian-Jewish-Muslim dialogue.

Table of Contents

ForewordIntroductionPrefaceCast of CharactersPrologueChapter 1   Higher Than AngelsChapter 2   Raising CainChapter 3   Prism of TearsChapter 4   Towering AmbitionChapter 5   The PatriarchChapter 6   The MatriarchChapter 7   The Archer's JihadChapter 8   The Hajj of LifeChapter 9   The CovenantChapter 10   The DreamChapter 11   The FoundationChapter 12   Three KingsChapter 13   Women Who Have NamesChapter 14   Cameo AppearancesChapter 15   Sister of Moses / Mother of JesusChapter 16   The TempleChapter 17   Son of Man / Son of God / Son of MaryChapter 18   The DomeEpilogueAppendix 1   Bearing Faithful Witness: The Relationship between Christianity and JudaismAppendix 2   That We May Know Each Other: Islam and ChristianityAppendix 3   The Bridge Between Judaism and Islam by Reuven FirestoneAcknowledgmentsBibliography