The Blood of the Moon: The Roots of the Middle East Crisis [Paperback]

George Grant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1991

"Allah has bought from the Umma-the true believers of Islam-their selves and their substance in return for Paradise; they fight in the way of Allah, killing and being killed. Their promise is written in the blood of the moon." -From the Koran, chap. 9, v. 112

The conflict between Islam and the West existed long before the destruction of the World Trade Center and the other events that recently touched America. It goes back hundreds, even thousands, of years. Yet the struggle is upon us now as never before. In this well-reasoned, accessible book, Middle East expert George Grant answers the troubling questions on many believers' minds. Who are the followers of Islam, and what do they believe? What could have motivated those who carried out the acts of terror on September 11? Why has there been tension between Islam and the West for centuries? What are the true meanings of terms such as Ji'had, Intifada, and Dhimma? And is there any hope for peace? The call upon believers now-as always-is to prepare and equip ourselves so that we may stand fast. The Blood of the Moon will help readers better understand the history of Islam and its struggle with the Western world, as well as how Christians can share the message of salvation through Jesus Christ with the followers of Allah.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Wolgemuth & Hyatt Pub; 1st edition (June 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561210765
• ISBN-13: 978-1561210763
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,910,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good beginning for understanding our world today, March 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Blood Of The Moon Understanding The Historic Struggle Between Islam And Western Civilization (Paperback)

This is an excellent book to aid in an understanding of the threat of terrorism and the ongoing crisis in the middle East. George Grant compares the Christian worldview as opposed to the Muslim beliefs. Where the divergence came from and where it seems to be leading us. Very readable and interesting book. One you will want to share with many friends.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great primer for understanding the present conflict, December 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Blood Of The Moon Understanding The Historic Struggle Between Islam And Western Civilization (Paperback)

Since September 11th, have you found yourself asking, "Why did this happen?" "How could somebody do this?" "What or who is behind this madness?" "What can be done to stop the terrorism?" The Blood of the Moon is a great book for anyone wanting to better understand the historical dynamics behind the war with terrorism which has involved our entire world. Written in a straightforward, easy-reading, common sense style, you do not need to be a college professor to enjoy this book and gain a lot of information in a short amount of pages - although even academics will find the book to provide a wealth of information, which is well-documented and footnoted (the footnotes, by the way, are referenced at the end of the book, rather than page-by-page, which makes it very easy to read). If you want to gain a decent grasp on what is behind horrible events of today and had to choose one book to buy for a student, a friend, or yourself, this is one for sure.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great source for answers, March 28, 2002

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Gabriel J. Waddell "justicespokesman" (Charleston, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Blood Of The Moon Understanding The Historic Struggle Between Islam And Western Civilization (Paperback)

Perhaps you were like I was on September the 11th, gaping in awe at the destructiveness of the beliefs that propogate terrorism and carnage. What are the beliefs behind such atrocities?
And then there was and is the ensuing battle over the whole concept behind the religion of Islam. What, historically, has this concept been, and what is it today?
In concise, easy to read terms, starting with the ancient past and exploring the history of Eastern/Western tension, George Grant explains the source of the conflict. Going directly to the Koran, and utilizing his deep knowledge of the history, he gives answers to the questions we have been asking since September 11. A great book for people like me--laypeople searching for reasons and answers.