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From Moses to Muhammad

From Moses to Muhammad

Jean-Pierre Isbouts
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From Moses to Muhammad by historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts tells the fascinating story of the shared origins of the three faith traditions as seen through the unique prism of both the Bible and the Koran . The book identifies striking parallels that, in the words of Peter Rubinstein, are "especially refreshing in our religiously charged times. Author and NYU Professor Francis E. Peters calls it "an exciting and scrupulously fair book through a perennial minefield." Isbouts weaves nearly seamless narratives about Adam and Eve, Joseph, Moses and the Nativity of Christ, using both the Bible as well as the Qur'an and other Muslim sources . Many of these narrative parallels, Isbouts argues, were the result of the specific socio-political context in which these traditions emerged. Written for a general audience, the book is respectful of Jewish, Christian and Muslim beliefs, while still deploying the tools of critical biblical exegesis. The result is a narrative that, while grounded in secular history, makes an important contribution to understanding the shared vocabulary of the three great faiths.From Moses to Muhammad is Isbouts third book in his trilogy on the three monotheistic faiths. His bestseller National Geographic's Biblical World explored the Judeo-Christian tradition in the context of geography and archaeology. Young Jesus: Restoring the Lost Years of a Social Activist and Religious Dissident offered a forensic reconstruction of Lower Galilee. From Moses to Muhammad is available in both printed and digital editions.

,b>EditorialReviews. With sweeping narrative and vivid analysis, Jean-Pierre Isbouts shows clearly and accessibly that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are rooted in common sources of revelation and patterns of belief. His dedication to grounding these religions in the culture and art of their times brings his story to life in a way that has not been achieved before. - BRUCE CHILTON, author of Rabbi Jesus and Rabbi Paul

An exciting and scrupulously fair book, in a field where excitement often overwhelms fairness. Not here: Isbouts is a trustworthy guide through a perennial minefield. - FRANCIS PETERS, author of Explaining Islam: A Guide for Christians and Jews This is a compelling story about the shared history of the three faiths, told in a way as it has never been told before.— Sir DAVID FROST

The value of this book is not only in the wealth of information it provides, but in enabling the reader to acquire a profound appreciation for the history and ethos of the three main Abrahamaic traditions. — Rabbi DAVID ROSEN.
Language
English
Pages
338
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Release
January 08, 2010
ISBN
1450017509
ISBN 13
9781450017503

From Moses to Muhammad

Jean-Pierre Isbouts
4.2/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
From Moses to Muhammad by historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts tells the fascinating story of the shared origins of the three faith traditions as seen through the unique prism of both the Bible and the Koran . The book identifies striking parallels that, in the words of Peter Rubinstein, are "especially refreshing in our religiously charged times. Author and NYU Professor Francis E. Peters calls it "an exciting and scrupulously fair book through a perennial minefield." Isbouts weaves nearly seamless narratives about Adam and Eve, Joseph, Moses and the Nativity of Christ, using both the Bible as well as the Qur'an and other Muslim sources . Many of these narrative parallels, Isbouts argues, were the result of the specific socio-political context in which these traditions emerged. Written for a general audience, the book is respectful of Jewish, Christian and Muslim beliefs, while still deploying the tools of critical biblical exegesis. The result is a narrative that, while grounded in secular history, makes an important contribution to understanding the shared vocabulary of the three great faiths.From Moses to Muhammad is Isbouts third book in his trilogy on the three monotheistic faiths. His bestseller National Geographic's Biblical World explored the Judeo-Christian tradition in the context of geography and archaeology. Young Jesus: Restoring the Lost Years of a Social Activist and Religious Dissident offered a forensic reconstruction of Lower Galilee. From Moses to Muhammad is available in both printed and digital editions.

,b>EditorialReviews. With sweeping narrative and vivid analysis, Jean-Pierre Isbouts shows clearly and accessibly that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are rooted in common sources of revelation and patterns of belief. His dedication to grounding these religions in the culture and art of their times brings his story to life in a way that has not been achieved before. - BRUCE CHILTON, author of Rabbi Jesus and Rabbi Paul

An exciting and scrupulously fair book, in a field where excitement often overwhelms fairness. Not here: Isbouts is a trustworthy guide through a perennial minefield. - FRANCIS PETERS, author of Explaining Islam: A Guide for Christians and Jews This is a compelling story about the shared history of the three faiths, told in a way as it has never been told before.— Sir DAVID FROST

The value of this book is not only in the wealth of information it provides, but in enabling the reader to acquire a profound appreciation for the history and ethos of the three main Abrahamaic traditions. — Rabbi DAVID ROSEN.
Language
English
Pages
338
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Release
January 08, 2010
ISBN
1450017509
ISBN 13
9781450017503

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