Encountering the World of Islam [Paperback]

Keith Swartley (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

Encountering the World of Islam guides you on a journey into the lives of Muslims around the world and in your neighborhood. Through this comprehensive collection, you will learn about Muhammad and the history of Islam, gain insight into today's conflicts, and dispel western fears and myths. You will also discover the frustrations and desires of Muslims and learn how to pray for and befriend them. Encountering the World of Islam provides a positive, balanced, and biblical perspective on God's heart for Muslims and equips you to reach out to them in Christ's love. Encountering the World of Islam features articles from eighty authors who have lived throughout the Muslim world, from West Africa to Southeast Asia. Experienced missionaries, scholars of Islam, and other well-known authors, including several Muslims, contribute to this extensive ministry resource.

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About the Author

Keith Swartley, who works for Pioneers, first befriended Muslims in 1983. Since then he has enjoyed learning from and sharing with Muslims in Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States. Keith facilitates Encountering the World of Islam courses as a ministry of Pioneers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 618 pages
• Publisher: Authentic (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932805249
• ISBN-13: 978-1932805246
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tone & Great Overview of Islam, March 16, 2010

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Andrew Rayner (Prince Edward Island & Mali) - See all my reviews
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5 Stars for the books Content: "ZERO" stars for Kindle version - I would give a negative.

The Book is a valuable resource because it has many persons contributing to the perspective. The chapters, and articles are written by a plurality of authors, all of whom have great field experience in Islamic contexts.

More than enough depth in content (details) to inform us about Islamic history, thought, and current day issues, yet easy to read.

I appreciate the TONE of the book. It promotes loving dialogue, and building relationships. Don't be afraid to befriend and embrace Islamic people and families. We share lots of common ground, a deep desire to love God, and similar desires for our family & community. We Christians have MUCH more in common with Islamic neighbors than we do with our secular, pluralistic, postmodern, or naturalist neighbors who live, look, and speak like we do.

Perfect for URBAN PEOPLE wishing to understand their Muslim neighbors better. The great resource for Churches wishing to understand and engage in dialogue with the Islamic community around them.

Also a must read for Short-term workers, Short-term missions teams, and interns. A great book to introduce people to the Islamic world-view and mindset.

Does a great job taking away the needless fear of dialogue and building relationships with Islamic people.
Some very practical insight about how to answer some of Islams most probing questions in a loving manner.

KINDLE VERSION IS A MESS & SUCKS- It is a total MESS (Buy a hard copy) Kindle is a mess because the book has little inserted articles at the bottom of the pages that will span the bottom of two facing pages - The kindle does not convert it well. You are reading and then stop mid sentence- To begin the small inserted article at the bottom, then pick up the original reading at the top of the next - then the second half of the inserted article at the bottom of that page. It's so chopped up it is VERY annoying and you are flipping back and forth trying to make sense and piece it together for one coherent read.

Not worth the CRAZY kindle price either. Get a hard copy for the same price.
Andy Rayner

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, October 27, 2007

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J. G. Alban (Lynchburg, VA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent and informative book on Islam. May it find its way into every home so we can understand this growing religion and challenge us to reach out to its followers.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christian approach to Islam, April 1, 2007

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Michael MacKenzie - See all my reviews
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There are many longish books on Christianity and Islam..this book although 500 pages long is very readable and also practical. As well as informing us about the history of Islam and the beliefs of Muslims it also takes us around the world to the main Muslim people groups. It informs us how Christians can relate to Muslims so that we avoid causing hurt or offence and can commend our Christian faith to them.