{"product_id":"reaching-muslims-9780857210142","title":"Reaching Muslims","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA short, stimulating introduction for Christians to Islam and to the main themes of Muslim culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Absolutely brilliant\", R. T. Kendall, from his foreword  \"This is a remarkably interesting, kind, fair, and biblically-wise guide for Christians seeking to understand and relate to our Muslim friends\", Wayne Grudem  \"Quite outstanding\", Andrew White (Vicar of Baghdad)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Dr R. T. Kendall 9\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1 Map-reading: What is Islam, and who are Muslims?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Stories and histories 17\u003cbr\u003e2. Identity 23\u003cbr\u003e3. Beliefs 25\u003cbr\u003e4. Cultures and practices 32\u003cbr\u003e5. Politics and justice 35\u003cbr\u003e6. Demographics 38\u003cbr\u003e7. Before folding the maps away… 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2 Developing open-hearted friendships: Tips for connecting with Muslims\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. Why focus on open-hearted friendships? 46\u003cbr\u003e9. Addressing the fear factor 49\u003cbr\u003e10. Cultivate a posture of welcome and acceptance 52\u003cbr\u003e11. Show by your actions that you welcome and accept Muslims 55\u003cbr\u003e12. Level with your Muslim friends 59\u003cbr\u003e13. Keep welcoming Muslims as they come to follow Jesus 63\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3 Seeing Jesus afresh: Outlines to help Muslims\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. Starting from echoes of truth in Islam:\u003cbr\u003eOutline A – Arabia is important 69\u003cbr\u003e15. Starting from echoes of truth in Islam:\u003cbr\u003eOutline B – Jesus is good news 71\u003cbr\u003e16. Starting from echoes of truth in Islam:\u003cbr\u003eOutline C – Is Jesus just a prophet? 74\u003cbr\u003e17. Tips for Bible study with a Muslim 79\u003cbr\u003e18. Starting from the Bible:\u003cbr\u003eOutline D – Adam and Eve 81\u003cbr\u003e19. Starting from the Bible:\u003cbr\u003eOutline E – Abraham 83\u003cbr\u003e20. Starting from the Bible:\u003cbr\u003eOutline F – Moses 85\u003cbr\u003e21. Starting from the Bible:\u003cbr\u003eOutline G – the Samaritans 87\u003cbr\u003e22. Starting from the Bible:\u003cbr\u003eOutline H – the parable of the tenants 89\u003cbr\u003e23. Starting from the Bible:\u003cbr\u003eOutline I – Resurrection appearances 91\u003cbr\u003e24. Starting from festivals:\u003cbr\u003eOutline J – Why Christmas? 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 4 Hot potatoes: Some questions arising for Christians on aspects of Islam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25. Should Christians call God “Allah”? 100\u003cbr\u003e26. When should baptism happen? 104\u003cbr\u003e27. Is it OK for Christians to eat halal meat? 107\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 111\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of terms 112\u003cbr\u003eAppendices\u003cbr\u003e1. Study guides 116\u003cbr\u003e2. Useful resources 135\u003cbr\u003e3. Further guidance for preachers: Use stories and be mindful of non-Western perspectives 142\u003cbr\u003e4. Further guidance for church leaders: Decide the level of riority that Muslim outreach has and will have in your church 144\u003cbr\u003eNotes 146\u003cbr\u003eIndex 157\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPCK Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48737645035863,"sku":"9780857210142","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780857210142.jpg?v=1723811340","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/reaching-muslims-9780857210142","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}