Comparing the Qur’an and the Bible: What They Really Say about Jesus, Jihad, and More
Overview
Islam is one of the fastest-growing faiths in the world. In our multicultural environment, Christians and Muslims will inevitably meet, work with, and live near each other. Comparing the Qur’an and the Bible offers an unprecedented collection of passages and doctrines of both faiths presented side-by-side for easy study and comparison, covering such key issues as Jesus, jihad, the ransom for sin, grace, rebirth, God/Allah, women, marriage and divorce, homosexuality, suicide, Paradise, and judgment. If we are to engage in an informed, loving conversation with Muslims, this book is an indispensable collection of accurate, understandable information taken directly from the primary source books of both faiths.
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- Provides an objective comparison of the Bible and the Qu’ran
- Presents key issues side-by-side for easy study
- Addresses many misunderstandings of what Muslims truly believe
- Part I
- Abraham
- Ishmael and Isaac
- Jews, Christians, Muslims
- Allah/Lord God
- Jesus
- Angels and Jinn
- Humankind
- Women and Marriage
- Ethical Teachings
- The End Times
- Sacred Writings
- Practices of Faith
- Part: II
- The Ultimate Questions of Life
- Sharing the Good News with Muslims
Top Highlights
“Surah 112:3 states, ‘He begetteth not nor was begotten.’ This is an obvious objection to the Christian belief stated in the Nicene Creed, professing Jesus to be ‘the only begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, … begotten not made.’” (Page 45)
“This proffered love of the Lord God in Christ toward all people is in sharp contrast with the words of the Qur’an toward Christians, Jews, and idolaters.” (Page 39)
“Both the Qur’an and the Bible say that Abraham was tested by the command of God to sacrifice his son. There is an irreconcilable difference, though, for the tradition of Islam, which comes over two thousand years later than the biblical account, holds it was Ishmael, while the biblical account, from the days of Moses, states clearly that the son to be sacrificed was Isaac. In both sources Abraham passes the test and the Lord God mercifully spares the son.” (Page 31)
“In the Bible, Isaac and Jacob are ‘righteous’ because, like their forefather Abraham, they receive the gracious promise given to Abraham and believe in the promise, to be fulfilled in the Messiah, the ‘offspring’ of Abraham. It is by faith in the promised Messiah that one is declared righteous before God. Such faith is demonstrated in the fruit of righteousness (Matt. 7:17; Phil. 1:11).” (Page 33)
“Both the Qur’an and the Bible speak of the unity and oneness of God, but they differ radically in the revelation of this One God. The Qur’an asserts that Jesus was only ‘a messenger.’” (Page 47)
This book’s layout—a side-by-side comparison of what the Qur’an and the Bible have to say on a wide range of specific subjects—is extremely enlightening. Even without Rev. Richter’s very helpful comments, this comparison design let’s these two very different religions speak for themselves. The Christian Gospel simply glows from the pages of the study.
—Rev. Ronald Weidler, Batavia, IL
It is rare that I would have a guest on my radio program more than twice. However, I have had Rick Richter on three times because his book is filled with interesting information that cannot be exhausted in a one-hour interview.
—Tom Baker, host, Law and Gospel Radio Broadcast
Even though this study is written by a seasoned Christian pastor, this is an objective comparison between the Bible and the Qur’an that any serious Christian student of Islam needs. Also Muslims will find a lot of information that would help them in discovering new avenues to understanding the Bible.
—Rev. Peter Conwell Richards, missionary to Africa
The common misunderstandings of the Bible exhibited in the Qur’an are clearly delineated, and the many misunderstandings of what Muslims truly believe are clearly outlined as well. I can recommend this text to both teacher and student.
—Hicham Chehab, pastor, Salam Arabic Church, Chicago
The scholarship and research as well as the approachable style go hand-in-hand with an unambiguous witness to Christ. This will be both a great help to those seeking spiritual truth and also a deep comfort to those who believe that Jesus is the son of God and the savior of the nations.
—Rev. Dan P. Gilbert, president, the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
- Title: Comparing the Qur’an and the Bible: What They Really Say about Jesus, Jihad, and More
- Author: Rick Richter
- Publisher: Baker
- Print Publication Date: 2011
- Logos Release Date: 2013
- Pages: 256
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Qurʼan › Relation to the Bible; Islam › Relations--Christianity; Christianity and other religions › Islam
- ISBNs: 9781441249494, 9780801014024, 1441249494, 0801014026
- Resource ID: LLS:CMPQRNBBL
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:50:11Z