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Muslims, Christians, and Jesus: Gaining Understanding and Building Relationships Paperback – September 1, 2008

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Based on the author's twenty-five years of first-hand experience, this engaging book reveals what Islam really teaches and how today's Muslims live and think. With practical information and personal stories, Carl Medearis shows readers how they can build life-changing bridges between the world's two largest religions--one person at a time, whether in the US or elsewhere.
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A New Perspective on Reaching Out to Muslims

Despite growing numbers of Muslims and Christians living or working next to each other, major barriers remain. Not only do mistrust and fear get in the way, but so do misunderstandings. It doesn't have to be this way, however.

Carl Medearis provides new insights into the top questions people have about Muslims, Muhammad, and Islam. With practical information and fascinating stories, he shares culturally sensitive ways for Christians to get to know Muslims on a personal level. You will learn:

How Islam's "Pillars of Faith" are lived out in today's world
What the Qur'an says about women
What Muslims think about the Bible and Jesus
How to bring up spiritual matters in conversations
And much more

Rather than focusing initially on the differences between Islam and Christianity, Medearis shows how common ground is the best foundation for friendships and for hearts turning to Jesus.

Named an Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year

About the Author

Carl Medearis has extensive experience working and living with Muslims. A highly sought-after Islamic expert, he works with international government and business leaders and speaks at conferences and universities to 40,000 people annually. After 12 years of living in Beirut, Lebanon, Carl and his family now make their home in Colorado Springs.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers; 53004th edition (September 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764205676
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764205675
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
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Carl Medearis is an international expert in Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations. He acts as a catalyst for movements in the Middle East to promote peace-making and cultural, political and religious dialog for reconciliation. He works with leaders in the West and in the Arab world with the hope of seeing them experience full and fruitful relationships through the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

Carl is the author of multiple resources designed to help Christians talk about Jesus and relate to their Muslim neighbors including:

Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Non-Evangelism

Muslims, Christians, and Jesus: Gaining Understanding and Building Relationships

Tea With Hezbollah: Sitting at the Enemies Table

Carl, his wife Chris, and three kids have over 30 years of experience living, working, and travelling in the Middle East, including 12 years making their home in Beirut. Through their unique and strategic approach around the Arab world, they encouraged university students, business professionals and political leaders to live their lives by the principles and teachings of Jesus to change their societies and nations.

Carl's newest book will be releasing soon!

Adventures in Saying Yes: A Journey from Fear to Faith

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Alice Faye Sproul
5.0 out of 5 stars Muslims and Friendship ... a GOOD thing.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015
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Our pastor is offering a multi-week class based on this book. I've bought the DVD, the study guide, and the book (on my Kindle and two copies for my church). I this everyone should read this book. I know there have been horrific acts committed in the "name" of Islam; however, we should all remember acts equally reprehensible (although not necessarily life-taking) by so-called "Christians" and even "Christian Pastors". It's too bad moderate believers in Islam don't step up ... but it could be that they don't feel comfortable expressing themselves in our current environment. We have to HELP them by being willing to believe in them. We need to work to make them our friends. Then, and only then, can we have an opinion. PLEASE don't make an opinion on news reports. This book will help you learn how to interact with your new Muslim acquaintances and turn them into friends. You may not ever believe on everything, but that doesn't mean you can't be friends. All we need is the opportunity to meet and get to know some "regular" Muslims and make friends. I also vividly remember a set of books about the Crusades from The Folio Society. I was horribly embarrassed at how poorly "Christians" came off in some of these events. We ALL have incidents we should be sorry for ... so why not get to know each other and learn how to understand and appreciate our differences?
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Sandra Kenza
5.0 out of 5 stars Helped Me View Christians, Muslims, and Jesus with New Eyes
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2010
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I also heard about this book at Harvard, and was surprised to encounter it. It wasn't assigned by the main professor of the class. A grad student lecturer brought copies. I'm sad to say that I've never read anything like this in any of my other classes. Muslims, Christians, and Jesus has blunted some of my deep-seeded stereotypes toward Christians, and some of my stereotypes toward Muslims too.

Mr. Medearis is a capable storyteller. He writes from what seems to be a sincere love for Muslims as people, a love that grows out of his understanding of the teachings of Jesus. I was also surprised that Mr. Medearis didn't stake out a position on the Israel/Palestine issue. He just keeps talking about Jesus' teachings as the answer to the world's problems, and a lot of Muslims seem to be nodding their heads in agreement. If more Muslims and Christians read and applied the principles in this book, there would be a lot less suffering in the world. Maybe the Jews and the Hindus should get in on the action. Press on, Mr. Medearis.
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Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars Most grace-filled lessons on evangelism
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2013
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I can only say good things about this book by Carl Medearis. Throughout this year in college, the Lord has put a heavy burden on my heart for the Muslim community, and I have longed to know how to reach out to them. This book is a hard read. It challenges us to look beyond our limited Western perspectives and focus on the One who really matters. I understand why some people may be off-put by Medearis' approach; however, I believe he offers the most practical way of approaching this group. They DO love God. There is not a page on this book that isn't drenched with the name of Jesus. I will read it again and again. I will recommend it to all my friends as well!
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Pak Daud
4.0 out of 5 stars Let's talk about Isa Al-Masih (Jesus the Messiah)
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2011
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This particular monograph was an easy and enjoyable read sans excessive technical or theological jargon, while full of practical, common sense advice, and very interesting personal experiences. I would recommend this book to anyone who desires to incorporate a non-threatening, non-confrontive approach to befriending nominal Muslims in America or anywhere. The author's primary thesis could be simply stated as "Let's talk about Jesus" avoiding the externals or peripherals which are so often the primary points of debate and argumentation which are counter-productive and self-defeating from the outset. Learning some basic cultural do's and don't is always advisable when building trust with people of other majority world faiths. This books alludes to many of those very practical insights. But it primarily emphasizes how important it is to minimize the extracurriculars and major on the person of Jesus.

One precautionary note that should be mentioned is that the author may make some people uncomfortable with the rather subtle application of contextualization to the point that it may seem that he is dangerously close to compromising the unique integrity and veracity of the Christian faith. But most critical thinkers will be able to use their discretion when it comes to identifying these gray areas.
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Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars Resource Book for Learning about Muslim Faith
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2014
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An easy read, this book describes and defines basic tenets of Islam in order to overcome the misinformation and prejudice often spread in the media reports.
I told an evangelical friend she must read this; she grudingly took the book. The next week she said "You were correct. I needed to read this book."
Carl Medearis is able to break through stereotypes in order to help Christians understand the common roots of the three major Western faiths. He encourages conversations about Jesus as a way to enjoy friendships among Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
"You can't share your faith unless you build the relationship first," he offers.
This is a perfect "first step" to understanding and loving our Muslim neighbor.
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Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for Believers going to the Muslim world.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2010
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My wife and I are missionaries to the Muslim World (currently on short-term trip basis, but planning on moving full time shortly). Consequently I am continually studying and learning about Islam. This book is by far the best I have read. It is not the depth or even knowledge that is so impressive it is simply what it gives the reader. If you read this with an open heart you will find yourself gaining an understanding of Islam, a love for Muslims and a desire to befriend them. If you act on these using "methods" that Carl talks about you will soon discover the Joys of sharing life and Jesus with Muslims.

Be inspired.
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Janette
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended to all followers of Jesus the Christ
Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2019
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After reading Medearis's "Simply Jesus" I knew I needed to follow it up with "Muslims, Christians, and Jesus." I feel better prepared, as well as better informed, to interact with Muslim people I might have an opportunity to meet. Thank-you Carl!
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Steve Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars Such an important book in the context of today's world.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2016
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Such an important book in the context of today's world, with the existence of so-called Islamist terrorism which has tended to colour the view which many people have of Muslims in general. Carl Medearis reiminds us that the vast majority of Muslims long for a peaceful existence as much as anyone else. He emphasises the need to try and avoid arguments on issues of theology and ideology, and focus on the person of Jesus. This is a fascinating book, with lots of personal examples given. It is a real help in understanding Islam and knowing how to best relate to Muslims.
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KazuSimon
5.0 out of 5 stars I had Kairos experience
Reviewed in Japan on July 3, 2014
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Through this book, my stereotyped understanding for Muslims had totally destroyed. This book describes actual life and charactor. This book led me Kairos experience to me.
Some of the traits of the Middle Eastern peeoples the author described are seen in me and my culture.
I recommend everyone who want to understand reality of Muslims.
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Cheryl Fortin
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2018
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Excellent book and look at the two faiths.
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Kirk Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, practical to implement.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2016
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A must read. Be prepared to be challenged in your preconceptions. So simple to implement it leaves me questioning how much I love Jesus more than my dogma.
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