More Than a Prophet: An Insider's Response to Muslim Beliefs About Jesus & Christianity [Paperback]

Emir Fethi Caner (Author), Ergun Mehmet Caner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 29, 2003

The national best-selling authors of Unveiling Islam provide concise answers to the most common questions and misconceptions that Muslims have about Christ and Christianity. (20050101)

Editorial Reviews

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"More than a Prophet is clearly written and interesting to read. The organizational structure, set around specific questions, makes it useful for accessing specific information. The specific approach, addressing aspects of Christian faith in light of questions and concerns Muslims have, is a fresh and helpful one. This book is recommended for all academic libraries." (John Jaeger The Christian Librarian 20041001)

Recommend to anyone interested in reaching Muslims with Christ's love. (CBA Marketplace 20041001)

This is an excellent book to help Christians learn how to respond to their Muslim friends. (Teens4Jesus )

This work will help Christians understand Islam better and will give Muslims competent answers to their questions.î (Roy B. Zuck Bibliotheca Sacra )

"This book compiles answers to 149 questions people have asked about Christianity and Islam. Answers to these questions are thorough yet concise, and the tone of the book is kind and sympathetic to Muslim concerns. This work will help Christians understand Islam better and will give Muslims competent answers to their questions." (Roy B. Zuck Bibliotheca Sacra )

From the Back Cover

From the national best-selling authors of Unveiling Islam

For the world's one billion Muslims, Jesus is a prophet. A highly respected prophet, but one of many throughout history. For Christians, Jesus is more than a prophet. He alone is God incarnate, Lord and Savior. And therein lies the most profound difference between the two faiths.

Based upon the authors' extensive dialogues and debates with skeptical, angry, and interested Muslims; liberal Christians; and mainstream journalists, More than a Prophet answers one hundred and fifty of the most common objections to Jesus and the Christian faith. Raised Sunni Muslim and now professors of Christian history and theology, the Caner brothers provide a unique perspective in presenting the biblical Jesus to follower of Muhammed.

Sympathetic to Muslim concerns yet uncompromising in its portrayal of historic Christian truth, More than a Prophet is an indispensable handbook for Christians who want to share their faith with sensitivity and intellectual honesty, and is a helpful introductory resource for those seeking to understand Jesus.

Emir Fethi Caner (Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington) is currently Assistant Professor of Church History and Anabaptist Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Ergun Mehmet Caner (Th.D., University of South Africa) is currently Professor of Theology and Church History at Criswell College, Dallas, Texas. During their years as pastors and now as professors, Ergun and Emir have lectured on apologetics, world religions, and theology across the world and have been interviewed on NPR, CNN, The 700 Club, Billy Graham’s Decision Today Radio, and the BBC, among many others.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Publications; First edition. edition (May 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825424011
• ISBN-13: 978-0825424014
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #702,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you need real answers about Islam, this is the book!, November 17, 2003

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Sheila Gregoire "marriage author" (Belleville, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: More Than a Prophet: An Insider's Response to Muslim Beliefs About Jesus & Christianity (Paperback)

It's one thing to suspect that Islam's view of Jesus and Christianity's view of Jesus are different. It's another to be able to argue it. Many of us firmly believe in Jesus, but we just don't have the Scriptural support to argue why He's so important, let alone the knowledge of the Qu'ran to be able to make that argument clearly to Muslims.

But this book helps, by posing the most common questions Muslims ask about Christianity, and showing how real answers are found not only in the Bible, but also ultimately in a personal relationship with Christ. Can you show that Jesus is the Son of God? Did you know many Muslims mistakenly believe our Trinity includes Mary? Do you know why Jesus is unique? If not, then you need this book, which takes you step by step through our most important doctrines. Even if you have no theological training, More Than a Prophet is easy to understand, and will help you, in turn, to understand your Muslim neighbors.

We are not enemies, and the Caner's go to great pains to show that. We are, instead, pilgrims on the same journey. More than a Prophet helps to reaffirm where that journey should be headed, and makes sure that we all get on the right road.

27 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Useful and Well-Organized, March 15, 2004

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This review is from: More Than a Prophet: An Insider's Response to Muslim Beliefs About Jesus & Christianity (Paperback)

More Than a Prophet has been a helpful book in understanding the beliefs of Islam versus the traditional beliefs of Christianitiy. It is wonderfully organized for quick reference and in comparing and contrasting the religions, it offers insight into some of the contradictions of Islam and how the Christian might use those contradictions to show the deity of Christ to the Muslim. I found this book extremely useful and plan to soon read another book by the Caner brothers: Unveiling Islam.

27 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than Islam, November 14, 2004

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Greg - See all my reviews

This review is from: More Than a Prophet: An Insider's Response to Muslim Beliefs About Jesus & Christianity (Paperback)

I bought this book to learn about a religion that has somehow been interpreted to allow the attack of 9/11. Interestingly, I have felt fairly satisfied with my knowledge of Christianity until I read this book. I learned much about my own religion that I didn't know. This unexpected aspect of this book has given me a much deeper understanding. What a wonderful bonus!