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The Crescent Through the Eyes of the Cross: Insights from an Arab Christian
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Average Rating:  out of 18 Reviews
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Price: $13.99
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Sale: $8.89
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Manufacturer: NavPress Publishing Group
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EAN (European Article Number): 9781600061950
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Nabeel T., Dr. Jabbour
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Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
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Dewey Decimal Number: 239
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Publication Date: 2008-01-22
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Reading Level: 261
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Description: On September 11, the Muslim community was given a frightening new face. Now, in a long and uncertain war, the battle lines are drawn. The fight is between countries, but also between Christians and Muslims. But does this extreme behavior reflect the Muslims' worldview? The Cresent Through the Eyes of the Cross examines one of the most explosive, and divisive, issues of our time. Dr. Jabbour, an Arab Christian fluent in the traditions of Islam, seeks to move believers beyond tolerance into compassion. This powerful release will enlighten minds and reaffirm Christ's commission to share the gospel with everyone, including the Muslims.
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: A Christian man from a Muslim world |
Date: 2008-11-08 |
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Details: A Christian man from a Christian home who grew up in a Muslim world, a Christian missionary from a conservative Christian ministry; these two qualities alone should invite you to listen carefully to what Dr. Jabbour has to say about Muslims.
One thing Dr. Jabbour helps us do is see things from the Muslims point of view, in order that we might understand how the Muslim man and the Muslim woman think.
Dr. Jabbour's book will challenge your thinking on many things and will lead you to consider things you haven't thought about before. In addition, you will also find his insights extremely valuable.
This book will be helpful to anyone wanting to understand why both mainstream Muslims and Muslim terrorist think the way they do, and will be extremely valuable to those wanting to understand their Muslim co-workers and/or friends. For those who are interested in sharing their Christian faith with Muslims, this book is imperative.
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Review Summary: Highly recommended! |
Date: 2008-05-17 |
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Details: Dr. Jabbour bravely leads us forward -- rather than backwards in fear -- forward in faith. Followers of Jesus must take the initiative, creating conversation, creating understanding, bringing a fuller portrayal of Jesus to our Muslim friends. Personally, a man of great character and compassion, in this book, he takes us on his personal journey. However, the highest praise comes from my two daughters who remember Dr. Nabeel Jabbour as the one who played hide and seek with them in our small apartment in Central Asia. Highly recommended! |
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Review Summary: A great approach on many levels |
Date: 2008-05-05 |
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Details: Good book. It does a great job on going by "Insights from an Arab Christian." I decided to give this book a five star rating because it has given me a better understanding of an Arab world.
Although I must disagree with some of the theological undertones, it is was a very valuable learning experience.
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Review Summary: Keen Insights and Thought Provoking Method |
Date: 2008-04-08 |
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Details: Dr. Jabbbour's book is quite characteristic of his other works, including "Unshackled and Growing". That characteristic is an ability to explain deep and complicated concepts in simple, but clever ways, without watering down the issues. In The Crescent Through the Eyes of the Cross, Dr. Jabbour employs a clever yet sincere literary method to get his points about the ways in which Muslims see Christians and Christian efforts at evangelism. He creates the characters of "Ahmad" and his family members. Though he creates these "characters", they are really a composite of actual Muslims Dr. Jabbour has encountered in his extensive experience. Thus, their concerns and issues (and even complaints) are genuine. Dr. Jabbour does a great job of taking those complaints seriously, while not always agreeing that the complaints are legitimate. In short, he is fair in his address of them. I think this kind of sincerity and fairness is what is needed in this field. Christians must understand the legitimate and even illegitimate concerns of those they are trying to reach. More than that, Christians must endeavor to honestly address those concerns. This book is a useful tool that will help Christians do exactly that. While the book (as Dr. Jabbour acknowledges) is not the final word on the matter of Muslim evangelism, it certainly is the first place someone who cares about being careful should turn. In fact, though the intended audience is mainly Christians, I think this book is so fair in its address of Muslims' concerns that Muslims themselves would benefit from and respect this book.
Abdu Murray
Founder, Aletheia International |
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Review Summary: Dr. Jabbour lights a candle |
Date: 2008-04-08 |
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Details: One version of a famous proverb goes like this: "It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness---but it feels better to curse the darkness." Many polemical books have been written, especially since 9/11, that curse the darkness. By giving distorted portrayals of everyday Muslims and their pious culture, they actually add to the darkness. The result is that Christians who read these books are unable to converse with Muslims without displaying their fear, disdain, and ignorance. This destroys their credibility and repulses the Muslims.
Dr. Jabbour, on the other hand, lights a candle that fosters respect, understanding and empathy. This can enable Christians to have meaningful friendships and dialogues with their Muslim neighbors, displaying attitudes and understanding that open doors instead of closing them.
In my opinion this book is a "must read" for any Christian who wants to have meaningful friendships with Muslims that are a blessing to all concerned. |
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