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  • The catholic book, Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics by Daniel Ali and Robert Spencer published by Ascension. The cover features a muslim.
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Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics

Inside Islam

A Guide for Catholics

By Daniel Ali, Robert Spencer

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An essential resource for anyone who wants to know more about this historic religion from the Middle East.


Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics utilizes a popular question-and-answer format so that all Catholics—both the theological novice and the well-catechized—can learn the basics of Islam. Co-authors Robert Spencer and Daniel Ali, a convert from Islam, give you a solid understanding of Islam’s unique teachings including:

  • The Islamic view of God
  • The role of Jesus in Islamic theology
  • Islam’s controversial theology of jihad, or “holy war”
  • Why Islam’s strong beliefs are so attractive to secularized Western societies
  • The role of women in Islam

Inside Islam is an essential resource for anyone who wants to know more about this historic religion from the Middle East. After reading this book, you will have a better understanding of the issues discussed every day in the news.
Product Details
SKU
9780965922852
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
W: 5.45" H: 8.5" D: 0.85"
Weight
0.61 lb
Page Count
192
Case Count
48
Language
English
Publisher
Ascension
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2003
Copyright Year
2003

Contributors

Daniel Ali

Daniel Ali

Author

Daniel Ali was raised as a Kurdish Muslim in northern Iraq before moving to the United States to attend college. There, he married an American Protestant and began a journey that led him to embrace Christianity. In 1998, Daniel and his wife, Sara, were received into the Catholic Church.

Daniel is the co-author of Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics, which helps readers better understand the beliefs and practices of Islam from a Catholic perspective.

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Robert Spencer

Robert Spencer

Author

Robert Spencer is an author and researcher who has written extensively on religion, history, and current affairs. He is the author of more than two dozen books, including two New York Times bestsellers, and has lectured internationally on his areas of expertise. A Melkite Greek Catholic, Spencer has also written on Catholic theology, apologetics, and inter-religious dialogue.

Spencer is the co-author of Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics and a contributor to Disorientation: How to Go to College Without Losing Your Mind, a collection of essays that equips Catholic students to thoughtfully engage the intellectual and cultural challenges they may encounter on college campuses.

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E. B.
Insightful and informative

This book sheds light on a lot of important aspects of Islam that should be discussed. As far as reading material for apologetics goes for those outside of Catholicism, this is a necessity.

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S.
I’m from the Middle East, and this book is giving you the truth

I’m from the Middle East, and this book is giving you the truth about islam..
NOTE: the bad reviews are coming from muslims who are pretending to be Christians or using fake Christian names.

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Q. S.
A Disappointing Insight from an Seminarian

As a seminarian and a future Catholic in OCIA who is sincerely interested in Interfaith dialogue, specifically between Christianity and Islam, I am pretty disappointed that this book would be published and circulating amongst the faithful in a polarized world. At the same time, I plan to finish the book. I feel moved in spirit to look carefully at those phrases like “most Muslims….” And “Muhammad says…”.

There are many Quranic quotes, but they lack any real academic credibility and reference when speaking in depth about hadiths and classical and contemporary theologians…. Many are not named.… nor their work mentioned…

Also, I read and continue to reference all the footnotes. Thank you for those, but this book, while a glimpse into the most disturbing aspects of Islam, should have a sound opinion of a catholic theologian. Not just a “foreword” by a Priest.

May God guide us all in peace and reconciliation. In the end, correct us all in our misunderstandings with Mercy and Grace. -Amen.

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Tricia F.
Disappointing

As a history graduate and an attorney, I was taken aback by the tone of this book. There are many more astute books about Islam that both reveal and help to understand that faith and how it is lived. This book loses credibility in its internal contradictory statements, its lack of subjectivity, and becomes a screed against Islam. That is, a screed against its narrow view of Islam.

I do not recommend this book. There are much better history and apolitical ones out there.

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E. S.B.
Excellent source of information

This book is spot-on accurate with its information and helpful tips on sharing the Gospel with others. It has valuable points to consider, and it’s written in an understandable way.

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