More in Common Than You Think: The Bridge Between Islam & Christianity [Paperback]

William W. Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1998

Written by Bill Baker William W. Baker, a well-traveled Christian theologian and Biblical archeologist, has released an important work that is timely and pertinent to advancing human understanding and tolerance by shattering stereotypes and misconceptions that have often arisen between followers of the world’s two largest monotheistic faiths, Christianity and Islam. In this clear and concise text, Baker introduces laypersons to the great religion of Islam, which now has some 1.2 billion adherents and is the fastest-growing religion in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Baker’s central theme throughout More in Common Than You Think is mapping the common ground between Islam and Christianity.".

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Defenders Pubns (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910643016
• ISBN-13: 978-0910643016
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,183,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A timely and necessary book to shatter common misperceptions, July 6, 1999

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This review is from: More in Common Than You Think: The Bridge Between Islam & Christianity (Paperback)

William W. Baker has written a clear and concise text that calls for both Christians and Muslims to better understand the similarities and shared historical origins of each other's great faiths to reach a common ground that will provide for a better working relationship to meet the challenges facing the societies where the practioners of both religions coexist. As a Christian theologian, Baker understands that there are differences between Islam and Christianity, but these differences do not warrant tensions and hostilities between peoples. He provides a brief but poignant presentation of the historical foundation of Islam and its relationship to the other monotheistic faiths, Judaism and Christianity, whose scriptures it has embraced.(p)

Baker's main emphasis and hope throughout the book is for the reader to enhance his understanding of the need for a common ground between Christians and Muslims because of shared origins and beliefs and to use this knowledge to do further investigation on how stereotypes and misperceptions that currently exist between the two pepoles may be overcome. This is certainly a must read for everyone interested in building a society based on trust and respect for the constructive values of each other's religious beliefs.

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Islam rather than condemning blindly, October 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: More in Common Than You Think: The Bridge Between Islam & Christianity (Paperback)

This is the 8th copy I have ordered from you! The reason is because I heard the author on Dr.Robt.Schuller's Hour of Power a year ago and he made so much sense in helping me learn about other people and their religious beliefs. Therefore, I wanted to find out for myself. Now I have told others that if they don't find out for themselves we're going to have the bloodiest Holy War out of ignorance - that never would happen if we understood instead of condemning out of predjudice and ignorance. I have spoken to groups about this book and why I have passed out 8 copies of it so the word gets out!!
Here's how ignorance plays out. For example: Are you a Muslim?? Now let me tell you what the Arabic word "Muslim" means in English. "One who submits or surrenders to God." Now tell me whether you're a Muslim or not.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars important reading in these times, November 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: More in Common Than You Think: The Bridge Between Islam & Christianity (Paperback)

Bill Baker, a Christian and a former college Professor of ancient history and biblical studies, manages to present in a cogent, and succinct manner the important outlines of a great religion while dismantling numerous misconceptions and outright falsehoods spoken against Islam. In a measure of his success, the book's back cover bears testimonials from two prominent American religious leaders: Dr. Muzammil Siddiqui (Islam) and Dr. Robert Schuller (Christian). Dr Baker is the founder and president of CAMP, Christians and Muslims for Peace, and he writes in the final chapter: "The only hope to resolve and end the wars and acts of hatred and intolerance between Muslims and Christians is to seek and promote dialogue, and this is precisiely the purpose and function of CAMP. Through the establishing of CAMP Chapters, Christians and Muslims meet together to discuss the greatest needs of their villages, citites, and nations. Working together, these two great religions carry out the primary command of both faiths, to take care of tht poor, the homeless, the helpless and the innocent, and to demonstrate Mercy, Compassion and Tolerance in political policies and everyday living." More people should read this book. Many Christians will be surprised to find how much of their values are shared by Muslims.