Christian exegesis of the Qurʼān

Christian exegesis of the Qurʼān

By J. Scott Bridger

Book Description

In an era where interfaith dialogue shapes global conversations, many Christians grapple with profound questions about engaging with Islamic scripture. Can believers find meaningful connections between biblical truth and Quranic passages without compromising their faith? How should Christians approach references to the Quran in evangelistic contexts or theological discussions?

J. Scott Bridger addresses these complex questions by drawing from a remarkable yet often overlooked tradition. For fourteen centuries, Middle Eastern Christians have lived within Islamic societies, developing sophisticated theological frameworks that speak to contemporary believers. Their intellectual and spiritual achievements offer invaluable insights for modern Christians navigating interfaith relationships.

This exploration examines whether Christians can legitimately reference Quranic texts when explaining their faith, particularly those writing theology in Arabic or ministering in predominantly Muslim contexts. Rather than relying solely on Protestant missionary history, Bridger uncovers the rich theological heritage of Christians who have maintained their faith while engaging deeply with Islamic culture and language.

The book provides biblically grounded, theologically sound, and historically informed perspectives on using Islamic scripture in Christian apologetics. For believers seeking wisdom on interfaith engagement, cross-cultural ministry, or defending biblical doctrines in diverse religious contexts, this work reveals centuries of Christian thought that remains remarkably relevant to today's spiritual and missiological challenges.

Through careful examination of historical precedent and theological principle, readers discover practical guidance for faithful Christian witness in our interconnected world.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)

📄 Length: 188 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
  • ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
  • ✓ Explore Christianity in the Qurʼan
  • ✓ Explore Apologetics
  • ✓ Explore Islam, relations, christianity
  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore Koran
  • ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions, islam

Topics Covered

Interfaith relations Christianity and other religions Christianity in the Qurʼan Apologetics Islam, relations, christianity Relation to the Bible Koran Christianity and other religions, islam Christianity Relations Islam Qurʼan

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