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Unveiling Islam: An Insider's Look at Muslim Life and Beliefs

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Author: Ergun Mehment Caner and Emir Fethi Caner
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ISBN: 0-8254-2400-3
Pages: 256
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Price: $10.39
Publisher: Kregel Publications, Grand Rapids MI, 2002
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Synopsis:

Raised in Ohio as devout Sunni Muslims, Ergun Caner and Emir Caner, by the grace of God, are now professors of Christian Church History and Theology. Their book provides "an easily understood panorama of Islam, explaining motives, beliefs, and history. It is meant to guide and encourage every person who wants to be a more effective witness to Muslims."

These two well-educated former Muslims provide practical information that is helpful to Christians on a variety of topics, including: Muhammad; The Qur'an; Sunnah and Hadith; Allah; The Five Pillars; Women; Salvation; Holy Days; Islamic Sects; Jihad; Christianity; Jesus in the Qur'an; Outreach to Muslims; Topical Index to the Qur'an; Fatalism in Islam.
Review:

Unveiling Islam clearly contrasts the insecurity, fear, and militaristic spirit of Islam with the compassionate "fear not" spoken by Jesus that so thrills the hearts of Christians.

The book's closing chapters may be of particular interest. They provide the Qur'anic view of Christians and Christ, followed by the authors' practical outreach advice for Christians on earning a hearing and winning a soul.

Excerpts: "Some people seem unable to communicate faith in Jesus Christ without using theological 'church talk.'... Speak in clear terms, without using language that assumes previous knowledge.

"For most converts from Islam, the finished and atoning work of Jesus Christ on the cross speaks powerfully.... Emphasize the forgiveness of Christ of all sin and the payment of the debt owed. Grace, in all of its elements, is a magnificent doctrine.

"The omnibenevolence of Christ on the cross and his transcendent love overwhelm the Muslim mind.

"On what basis can anyone claim that God has intervened in history as Christ? The ultimate source is the Bible."
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