During a time of global conflict, the theological question of whether Muslims, Jews, and Christians worship the same God carries political baggage. Is the God of ISIS the same as the God of Israel? Do Sunni Muslims and Protestant Christians pray to the same Creator and Sustainer of the universe? In this Counterpoints volume, five leading scholars present the main religious perspectives on this question, demonstrating how to think carefully about an issue where opinions differ and confusion abounds. All Worship the Same God: ...
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During a time of global conflict, the theological question of whether Muslims, Jews, and Christians worship the same God carries political baggage. Is the God of ISIS the same as the God of Israel? Do Sunni Muslims and Protestant Christians pray to the same Creator and Sustainer of the universe? In this Counterpoints volume, five leading scholars present the main religious perspectives on this question, demonstrating how to think carefully about an issue where opinions differ and confusion abounds. All Worship the Same God: Religious Pluralist View (Wm. Andrew Schwartz and John B. Cobb, Jr.) All Worship the Same God: Referring to the Same God View (Francis J. Beckwith) Jews and Christians Worship the Same God: Shared Revelation View (Gerald R. McDermott) None Worship the Same God: Different Conceptions View (Jerry L. Walls) Contributors examine related subtopics such as: The difference between God being referentially the same and essentially the same What "the same" means when referring to God The significance of the Trinity in this discussion Whether religious inclusivism is inferred by certain understandings of God's sameness The appropriateness of interfaith worship. Additional essays by Joseph Cumming and David W. Shenk explore the implications of this question specifically for Christians wanting to minister among, and build relationships with, Muslims. Insightful, gracious, and relevant, Do Christians, Muslims, and Jews Worship the Same God? sheds light on one of the most important theological issues of our day. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
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Christians, Jews, and Muslims all claim to worship God: the one God who revealed himself to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, as well as to other OT figures. But do Christians, Muslims, and Jews all ââ?¬Å"worshipââ?¬Â? the ââ?¬Å"sameââ?¬Â? God? Each author presents their view within 20 pages, the other authors give a short ~5 page response, and the original presenter offers a final response.
Each chapter grew increasingly compelling. was more and more compelling. I agreed with almost nothing of the first position, slightly more of the second position, a good bit more of the third position, and with most of the fourth position. While we pray to and sing praises to God, whose worship does he actually receive? According to the Bible, God accepts the worship only of those who honor him by putting their faith and trust in his Son, Jesus Christ.
The final two ministry reflections look at focusing on (1) the common ground and (2) the respectfully held differences in Christian-Muslim relationships. Both were very helpful, but I agree more with Shenk's views.
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I began reading this book thinking that the idea that Christian, Muslims, and Jews worship different gods wasn't too difficult to argue for. I was actually surprised at the arguments throughout the book. They helped push me to think more deeply about the issue and to really question what I believed. In the end, I still believe the same thing, but I have a better understanding for the other side of the argument. This is a good book for apologists, pastors, teachers, and for anyone working among Jews and Muslims (and Christians as well, it's a good point of reference).
