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Differences: The Bible and the Koran

Name: Differences: The Bible and the Koran
Author: Ben J. Smith
ISBN: 9781581823493

by Ben J. Smith

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Overview

Since September 11, 2001, many people have been asking, What is Islam? Is it a peaceful religion? Who was Muhammad? Is Allah another name for the God of the Bible? Is Islam a political force hiding behind the religion of Allah? Can Islam peacefully coexist with the other religions of the world? How does the Koran differ from the Bible? Differences: The Bible and the Koran offers a brief introduction to these sacred writings. Largely a topical compilation of passages from the two books, it highlights the teachings of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Written in layman's terms with an easy-to-read style, these basic texts reveal the teachings on which these religions are based without attempting to explain the possible meanings of each verse and sura. Some of the subjects treated are adultery, booty, Creation, enemies, faith, the Garden of Eden, heaven, hell, Jesus, Jinns, love, Moses, sin, unbelievers, vengeance, war, wives, and women. By showing the key passages from the Bible and the Koran together, their similarities and differences are highlighted so that readers can draw their own conclusions.

Synopsis

Since September 11, 2001, many people have been asking, What is Islam? Is it a peaceful religion? Who was Muhammad? What is the Koran? How does the Koran differ from the Bible? What, if anything, does the Bible have to say about events like the extremist attacks on America and across the world?

Differences: The Bible and the Koran was written to give readers a brief introduction to the Bible and the Koran. It is a topical compilation of passages from the two books, offering insights into the teachings of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Written in layman's language with an easy-to-read style, Differences: The Bible and the Koran does not explore the many possible interpretations and various doctrinal theories of the two religions.

No attempt has been made to interpret the Bible passages or to explain the meanings of each verse and sura. Discovery and understanding are left to the reader after comparing the texts dear to the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religions.

Some of the subjects treated are adultery, booty, creation, enemies, faith, the Garden of Eden, God, heaven, hell, Jesus, Jinns, love, Moses, sin, unbelievers, vengeance, war, wives, and women. By showing passages from the Koran and the Bible next to one another, the basic differences between the two are highlighted so that readers can draw their own conclusions.

About the Author

Ben J. Smith is a retired executive and self-taught Bible scholar who is fluent in the Greek and Hebrew languages. He lives in Indio, California