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About

The main idea of the book is to promote a journey of understanding between Christians and Muslims.

Endorsements

"Rare are the books on Islam authored by people who combine extensive, personal experience with theological insight, integrity and grace. This is one of those rare books, and I heartily recommend it for use in churches, classrooms, and individual preparation for witnessing to Muslims."

—Roger S. Greenway

"I am delighted to commend Muslims and Christians at the Table. . . . clear, specific, and understandable. . . . fulfilling a great need in the life of the church."

—Harvie M. Conn

"Bruce McDowell and Anees Zaka have written an extremely helpful book. . . . They review the history of Islam, outline Muslim culture and beliefs, and offer scores of helpful guidelines for making friends with Muslims and for testifying to Christ and the gospel. . . . an excellent work in an increasingly important missions area."

—James M. Boice

"In my nearly twenty-three years in full-time Christian ministry, I have never read any material as helpful for understanding the Muslims in America today and how to reach them."

—Clyde B. McDowell

". . . outlines the differences between the Muslim and Christian understandings of God and their religious practices while exploring bridges for sharing the gospel. . . . comprehensive and sensitive."

—Bruce J. Nicholls

". . . an excellent foundation for . . . understanding Muslims in North America and sharing the good news. . . . Every church and pastor's library in the U.S. and Canada should have a copy."

—Patrick Cate

The Authors

Bruce A. McDowell

Bruce A. Mcdowell (MATS, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the missions pastor and the director of International Students Christian Fellowship at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has studied Islam at Temple University and has experience in Muslim ministry in the United States and countries around the world.

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Anees Zaka

Anees Zaka (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the founder and director of Church without Walls and founder and president of the Biblical Institute for Islamic Studies, both in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is coauthor of Muslims and Christians at the Table. 

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