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This powerful book will enlighten minds and reaffirm Christ's commission to share the gospel with everyone, including the Muslims.
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Go beyond mere tolerance to a passion for Muslims. This book explains how that can be done in ways that are sensitive to Islamic culture and provides suggestions on how to build vital relationships with Muslims.
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Watch a video interview with author Dr. Nabeel Jabbour.
The Crescent Through the Eyes of the Cross
ISBN-13:
9781600061950
Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.25
Cover: Paperback
272
Pages
$14.99
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Customer Reviews
Crescent Through the Eyes of the Cross
The Crescent Through the Eyes of the Cross, written by Dr. Nabeel T. Jabbour, an Arab Christian, and published by Navpress, seeks to explain the Arab and Muslim worldviews to Christians and, in the process, compare it to the Christian worldview, and discuss ways in which Christians can dialogue with Muslims. Rather than a scholarly work, the book is an honest effort by an educated Christian to reconcile the seemingly contradictory worldviews of the people among whom he had lived.
While Jabbour does use concrete, real world examples to illustrate the Muslim’s worldview, in most incidents he uses “composite[s] of many Muslims I know.” The author also extensively uses imaginary scenarios. While these methods are helpful, the characters and scenarios lack depth and substance. The views are no doubt legitimate, but a composite or imaginary scenario does not give enough credence to the ideas expressed. Particularly in the views of “Ahmad’s sister.”
Jabbour is fond of the expression “unpack and address the issues” and uses it quite liberally, almost to the point of annoyance. Especially considering that the issues are not really “packed” in the first place. The issues are addressed all along. There are, though, enough concrete examples of actual people to get the brunt of the situation across to the reader and “address the issues.”
Despite any inherent problems in the flow of the material, the issues discussed are relevant and vital to the relationship between Christians and Muslims. The author correctly illustrates that only by understanding each others worldview can Christians and Muslims dialogue effectively. While Jabbour’s assumption is that conversion is a result of this mutual understanding, I am not so sure that conversion is imminent, or indeed, necessary.
In the end, however, The Crescent Through the Eyes of the Cross should be read by every Christian seeking to understand the Islamic faith and dialogue with Muslims. Since, in many cases, the two faiths exist and live within close proximity to each other, understanding and dialogue is a necessary goal. There are more similarities between the two religions than some Christians know or understand. At the very least, we should work to live together peacefully, rather than to fear each other through a lack of understanding.
Posted by
Dan Roark
on
10/5/2009 12:34:28 PM
Review: The Crescent Through the Eyes of the Cross
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the Kingdom of God less Churchanity, Christ less Christendom and cross-cultural witnessing in general and in particular to the Muslims. The examples cited are immensely practical and insightful in a real life context, not to mention the insights into Middle-East situation in relation to waging war for the souls and minds of the majority of Muslims who are pulled between moderate Islam and Islamic fundamentalism and fanaticism. But after reading, it does leave one to ponder over Nabeel’s view on ecclesiology proper, which I hope to see him write about someday in the future. Also, if you are currently reading the book, do remember to ask the author for the addendum after finishing.
Posted by
elvineve
on
6/15/2009 10:05:22 AM
BEST BOOK ON ISLAM IN A DECADE
This book is I think the best book I have seen on Islam in the last decade.
Posted by
Rick
on
8/2/2008 10:33:00 PM
BEST BOOK ON ISLAM IN A DECADE
This book is I think the best book I have seen on Islam in the last decade.
Posted by
Rick
on
8/2/2008 10:33:00 PM
The Cross/The Crescent
Dr. Jabbour's book helps me refocus attention on opportunities to meet people of The Crescent; before studying his ideas I did not consider these encounters. The insights he offers a disciple of The Cross convict me deeply, helping me look at a relationship with a person of The Crescent historically and as a listener with questions. This is a must read book!!
Posted by
CPaul
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6/5/2008 10:47:00 AM