Islam: An Introduction to Religion, Culture, and History
About this ebook
Next to Christianity, Islam is the largest religion in the world. One out of every six people in the world is Muslim. Like Christianity, it's monotheistic (belief in one God), it has a holy text, and an ethical or religious law. Like Christians, Muslims are devoted to religious activities like prayer and fasting. And yet, many Christians feel at a loss to understand this neighboring system of faith.
Professor James A. Beverley provides answers to questions many Christians have about Islam in this short and readable book. Islam clearly lays out responses to topics such as:
- What Muslims think about God, the world, and their place in it.
- How Muhammad established a religion that now stretches around the world.
- How different groups within Islam define Jihad.
- Why Palestine is important to Muslims.
- What roles women play in different Islamic communities.
- And how Christians should relate to Muslims.
Features include:
- Glossary of terms related to Islam
- A list of Frequently Asked Questions for easy reference
- Topical bibliography for further study
About the author
James A. Beverley is Associate Director of the Institute for the Study of American Religion in Santa Barbara, California and a Professor at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, Canada. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today magazine, and a frequent contributor to Faith Today and Charisma magazines. He has specialized for twenty years in the study of modern religious movements. He is the author of many books including Holy Laughter & the Toronto Blessing. Jim and Gloria have two adult children.
