Quran with Christian Commentary

Be Equipped to Interact More Fruitfully and Thoughtfully with MuslimsThe Quran with Christian Commentary offers a unique introduction to the primary religious text of Islam. Alongside a precise modern English translation of the Quran, author Gordon D. Nickel provides in-text notes to explain the meaning of various surahs (chapters) and ayat (verses), their interpretive history and significance in Muslim thought, and similarities and differences when compared to biblical passages. Additional articles on important topics are written by an international team of today's leading experts including:Abraham in the Quran by George BristowEarly Christian Exegesis of the Quran by J. Scott BridgerTampering with the Pre-Islamic Scriptures by Gordon NickelSalvation in the Quran by Peter RiddellFighting and Killing in the Quran by Ayman S. IbrahimCreation in the Quran by Jon HooverCalling to Islam (da'wa) by Matthew KuiperApocryphal Details in Quranic Stories by Mateen ElassThe Death of Jesus in the Quran by Gordon NickelSon of God in the Quran by Gordon NickelJihad in the Quran by David CookMoses in the Quran by Gordon NickelManuscripts of the Quran by Daniel A. BrubakerWomen in the Quran by Linda DarwishThe Place of the Scale(s) in the Reckoning by Daniel A. BrubakerDivine Punishment of Unbelievers in This World by David MarshallShi'ite Interpretation of the Quran by Linda DarwishThe Language of Love in the Quran by Gordon NickelAllah in the Quran by Mark AndersonEschatology in the Quran by David CookFactual, respectful of Muslims, and insightful on issues about which Muslims and Christians disagree, The Quran with Christian Commentary equips Christians to interact more fruitfully with Muslim believers. Professors and students in courses on Islam and the Quran will find this to be an invaluable resource, as will pastors and missionaries who minister among Muslims. Written at a readable level, any Christian who wants to learn more about Islam and the Quran will find it to be a rich and informative introduction.