Jesus and Muhammad: Profound Differences and Surprising Similarities »

Finally, the truth...about Jesus and Muhammad This provocative book presents a factual analysis of the two most influential men of all time-Jesus, the founder of Christianity, with 2 billion adherents, and Muhammad, the founder of Islam, with 1.3 billion followers. Dr. Mark A. Gabriel allows you to walk side by side with Jesus and Muhammad from their births to their deaths. You will discover that both were prophesied over as children, endorsed by their cousins, rejected by their hometowns, and assisted by twelve disciples. With an understanding of their biographies, you are prepared to compare their teachings, including:

• How they described themselves
• How they responded to challenges from Jews
• The healings and miracles they performed
• Guidelines for acceptable prayer
• When to fight an enemy
• What they taught about women

Dr. Gabriel's balanced historical comparison will shatter false images and give you new insight into the influence of Jesus and Muhammad in the world today.

About the Author:

After earning a Ph.D. in Islamic history, Mark A. Gabriel became convinced that Muhammad did not speak for God. His search for truth led to the love of Jesus Christ, as well as complete rejection from his family and two attempts against his life by political fundamentalists. Now pursuing a Ph.D. in world religion at a Christian university, he speaks and writes about the true nature of Islam with the non-emotional accuracy of an academician. As a reflection of his new life in Christ, he has chosen a Christian name to replace his Islamic name.

	Introduction	vii
Section 1	My Background
1	Growing Up in Islam	1
2	Leaving the University	10
3	The Day I Saw Jesus and Muhammad Side by Side	17
Section 2	The Lives of Jesus and Muhammad
4	Childhood Destinies	23
5	The Beginning of the Revelations	30
6	The People Respond	39
7	Spreading the Message	48
8	Last Days	59
9	Time Lines	69
Section 3	Their Legacy in Words and Deeds
10	Their Messages to the World	79
11	Their Teachings About Each Other	95
12	Healings and Miracles	106
13	The Meaning of Holy War	123
14	Teachings About Love	143
15	Teachings on Prayer	153
16	Attitudes Toward Women	166
17	Interesting Coincidences	185
18	A Comparison of Practical Teachings	190
Section 4	Conclusion
19	Summary of Key Points	199
20	My Personal Decision	208
	Epilogue	214
Appendix A	The Sources of Information About Jesus and Muhammad	217
Appendix B	Islamic Teaching Regarding Biblical Prophecies About Muhammad	229
Appendix C	Old Testament Prophecies About Jesus	233
Appendix D	Jesus in the Quran and the Bible	236
	Notes	239
	Bibliography	251
	Index	253
	Author's Academic Credentials	258