LibGuides: MIS4012/3 Christian Ministry in a Muslim Context: Books

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Answering Islam: The Crescent in Light of the Cross / by Norman L. Geisler and Abdul Saleeb This is a "how-to" book for those wanting to answer the ideas of Islam. Possible source for Section 2 Concepts: Crucifixiion. Possible source for Section 2 Concepts: Deity of Christ.
Christian Guide to the Qur'an: Building Bridges in Muslim Evangelism by Raouf Ghattas and Carol Ghattas. Use the index in this book to find the subject. Look for the blue page numbers to learn which pages of the text are available on that topic.
Crescent through the Eyes of the Cross: Insights from an Arab Christian / by Nabeel Jabbour This book offers an example of cross-cultural communication between the followers of Christ and the followers of Islam.
Cruel and Usual Punishment: The Terrifying Global Implications of Islamic Law / by Nonie Darwish. Most of the firs 236 pages may be read online. It covers the implications of accepting Islamic / sharia law.
Daughters of Islam: Building Bridges with Muslim Women / by Miriam Adeney. The burden of this book is ministry to and among Muslim women. It follows in the footsteps of others who have ministered.
Facing Islam, Engaging Muslims / by Alexander Pierce. This was written to encourage dialogue between Christians and Muslims while not ignoring the more difficult theological issues.
From Fear to Faith: Muslim and Christian Women / compiled by Mary Ann Cate and Karol Downey The purpose of the book is to help Christian women minister more effectively to Muslim women.
Lifting the Veil: The World of Muslim Women / by Phil Parshall and Julie Parshall. This book presents insights gleaned from decades of service within Muslim peoples.
Martyrs Of Karbala: Shi'i symbols and rituals in modern Iran by Kamran Scot Aghaie. Most of the first 88 pages of this book may be read online. The book explores significant transformations in Iranian Shi'i rituals and symbols of Moharram. Patterns and changes are traced from mid-nineteenth century to the close of the twentieth century. It considers how these changes have affected the changes in the society.
Miniskirts, Mothers and Muslims: A Christian Woman in a Muslim Land / by Christine Mallouhi This is a profound book of spirituality based on strong theology and thorough understanding of the Bible.
Ministry to Muslim Women: Longing to Call Them Sisters / by Fran Love and Jeleta Eckheart. This book is a lightly edited compilation of information gathered at the Consultation on Ministry to Muslim Women.
Muslim Evangelism: Contemporary Approaches to Contextualization / by Phil Parshall Asks the missions world to forsake former presuppositions and to become conscious of God speaking in a new and fresh manner not in regard to His changeless Word but in areas of extra-biblical methodology.
Muslims, Christians, and Jesus: Gaining Understanding and Building Relationships / by Carl Medearis. Muslims are ordinary people and as such need to be understood so they can better understand the message preached by Jesus Christ.
Price of Honor: Muslim Women Lift the Veil of Silence on the Islamic World / by Jan Goodwin. Life of women within Islam is examined.
Reliving Karbala: Martyrdom in South Asian Memory / by Syed Akbar Hyder. This traces the martyrdom of Mohammed's grandson and his family at Karbala and how it has affected Islam.
Sacred Space And Holy War: The Politics, Culture and History of Shi'ite Islam / by Juan Cole. "The Politics, Culture and History of Shi'ite Islam."
Sharing Your Faith With A Muslim / by Abdiyah Akbar Abdul-Haqq. This book considers how Christianity influenced Islam and how to share your faith those who may not be aware of the ways the Islam has been influenced - rather than just being given as something distinct and apart from Christianity.
Understand My Muslim People / by Abraham Sarker. This book was written by a former Muslim who now is helping Christians understand Muslim people.
Understanding the Koran: A Quick Christian Guide to the Muslim Holy Book / by Mateen Elass. This is "A Quick Christian Guide to the Muslim Holy Book."
Unveiling Islam: An Insider's Look at Muslim Life and Beliefs / by Ergun Mehmet Caner and Emir Fethi Caner. Most of the first 202 pages may be read online. Brothers who were raised as Sunni Muslims by a mosque leader and are now respected theologians lift the veil to the rites and rituals of Islam.
Woman to Woman: Sharing Jesus with a Muslim Friend / by Joy Loewen. This book covers the fear of speaking to followers of Islam. It tells how to cast out this fear and to share Jesus, woman to woman, with Muslim women.
Women and Gender in Islam: Historical Roots of a Modern Debate / by Leila Ahmed. The book is focused on discourses about women and gender in Middle Eastern Arab history.
Women of Karbala: Ritual Performance and Symbolic Discourses in Modern Shi'i Islam / edited by Kamran Scot Aghaie. This book gives an overview of the history of Shi'i Islam and those who played important roles. It also presents information on symbolic performances seen today.

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