How should Christians approach Islam?
Does Christ walk the Muslim Road?
Can a Muslim follow Christ’s teachings and remain a Muslim?
At a time of growing discord between Christians and Muslims, Paul-Gordon Chandler, in this engaging book, advocates for Christians a fresh approach toward Islam and interacting with Muslims–that seeks to “wage peace” in the spirit of Christ and build on all commonalities.
By looking at the fascinating life of a “Muslim follower of Christ”, celebrated Arab novelist Mazhar Mallouhi, this book addresses how a Muslim may follow Christ’s teachings and remain an insider in his or her Islamic community. Mazhar Mallouhi’s unique spiritual journey illustrates how Christ can be “naturalized” in the Arab Muslim world, where following Christ’s teachings does not necessitate joining another religious culture.
Building on the common Middle Eastern heritage the Christian faith shares with Islam, this book demonstrates the importance of removing Western cultural and religious trappings associated with Christ in the minds of Muslims, and following a Christ who first walked the Middle Eastern road.
“That Christians and Muslims don’t understand one another is an understatement. Paul-Gordon Chandler knows both groups in detail and first hand. He pushes the rubble of stereotypes to the sidelines and in the cleared space tells the story of the novelist Mazhar Mallouhi, well known in the Arab world. Incredibly, understanding emerges. This book couldn’t be more timely.”
Eugene Peterson, author and Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, BC
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