Ergun Mehmet Caner

This is taken from the Foreword by Richard Land, I agree with his endorsement of this book.

"In the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, Christians have searched for a trustworthy guide to the unfamiliar and suddenly threatening world of Islam. The author's Ergun and Emir Caner are trophies of God's grace- once devout followers of Allah, now of Jesus of Nazareth. Their story is both a compelling example of God's love and a sobering and informative trip through the world of Islam. "Unveiling Islam" is exactly what the subtitle describes; it is an insider's look at Muslim life and beliefs which will do much to inform, challenge and inspire Christians. The Caner's compelling story reminds us of the severe, often bloody, persecution faced today by fellow Christian's around the world, who have come to understand that all faiths are NOT the same, but that Jesus is "the way, the truth, and the life." (John 14 vs 6)

I have read a few Christian books about Islam but this one stands out as being a thorough examination of all aspects of Muslim life and practice that a Christian seeking to witness would need to know. Indeed, the last chapter is entitled "Inside the Muslim: Earning a Hearing and Winning a Soul."

This was not light reading and could be used more as a reference or a study aide for those living amongst and seeking to reach out to Muslims. I believe that any Christian who is serious about this type of evangelism should read this book (or a similar one) as it is essential to have a basic understanding of Islam in order to converse with a Muslim. This book is very useful as it compares Christianity and Islam from the perspective of Muslims that have turned to Jesus. The authors are obviously placing themselves at great personal risk by writing this book and Christians should definitely use the inside knowledge that can be gained through reading it.

I would highly recommend this book for all Christians and especially for those working amongst Muslims. It is clean; free of bad language, there are mentions of violence and sexual references but not in graphic detail.

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Edited by one of the former Muslims who wrote Unveiling Islam, this book is compiled of essays written by women who are believing Muslims, who are former Muslims, who are converts to Christianity, or who have Muslims in their extended family. The essays deal with a variety of topics, from Islamic history to the role of women in Islam, to folk religion, to women's home life and the importance of children. Each essay was only edited for grammar and clarity, but retains the voice of the woman who wrote it -- or who dictated it, in some cases. Some interesting topics and perspectives here that aren't found elsewhere.… (más)