Chapter 2 judaism christianity and islam,origins and relationships 17. It is imperative to point out that the growth of islam is not only attributed to high birth rates but due to conversions as well. Dr jerald dirks who is an expert on early christianity had this to say on. Dirks received his bachelor of arts philosophy from harvard college in 1971, his master of divinity from harvard divinity school in 1974, his master of arts clinical child psychology from the university of denver in 1976, his doctor of psychology psy. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jerald dirks books online. The abrahamic faiths by jerald dirks, 97815900803, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Using the analogy of a tree, he notes that each of the three abrahamic faiths claims to be the one, true, vertical extension of a trunk of primary revelation.
He faced the harsh trials for making a journey from the cross to the crescent. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Their journey went through the arabian horse and its history, christian theology, biblical studies, and ancient and modern history, and it continues to be an ongoing process still today. Using the analogy of a tree, he notes that each of the three abrahamic faiths claims to be the one, true, vertical extension of a trunk of primary revelation, with the other two religions being seen as lateral branches that deviate from the true verticality of the. The second part includes several chapters devoted to issues regarding salat ritual prayer according to the hanafi school of continue reading. Dirks received his bachelor of arts philosophy from harvard college in 1971, his master of divinity from harvard divinity school in 1974, his master of arts clinical child psychology from the university of denver in 1976, and his doctor of psychology degree in clinical psychology from the university of denver in 1978. He was the former head of clinical psychology at national jewish hospital, denver.
Apr 28, 2019 ff bosworth christ the healer pdf bosworth offers a comprehensive discussion of healing, based on the premise that its gods will for all christians to be physically healed. Dirks is a former minister deacon of the united methodist church and biblical scholar with extensive scholarship in early christianity. He holds a masters degree in divinity from harvard university and a. Introduction quran translations and exegesis prophet muhammads biography islam in america islam and gender relations islamophobia. It sheds light on the necessity of taqlid, its history, and its role in todays world.
O people of the book, do not commit excesses in your religion, and. I agree that there is a lot of information in this book, and i think the background of the author is amazing a methodist minister who has a degree in divinity from. Paul copan, the former president of the evangelical society. Jan 02, 2014 the english theoretical physicist and cosmologist, stephen hawking, surprised the scientific community last week when he announced during a speech at the university of cambridge that he believed that some form of intelligence was actually behind the creation of the universe. Petersburg times, every year, about 20,000 people in the united states convert to islam, in addition to those who convert in prison. Amazing facts about the bible with former christian. A case in point is that in america alone, according to st. Divinity from harvard university and his doctorate in psychology from the university of denver. It is often said, even by critical scholars who should know better, that writing in the name of another was widely accepted in antiquity. Aug 04, 2014 a concise introduction to islam jerald f.
In this book, the author touches the lives of those christians who have not been given the knowledge the author have gained both about islam. Muslims in american history, jerald dirks i found this book interesting about muslims in america before columbus. Jerald dirks,m div psy d,amana publications,preface vii. He is a former ordained minister deacon in the united methodist church. Chapter 1 parallels between christianity and islam 1. We are very sorry that with his writing and speaking obligations dr. In this book, the author touches the lives of those christians who have not been given the knowledge the author have gained both about islam, from his direct contact with muslims, and about christianity from his seminary education. Jerald dirks explores the similarities and contrasts among judaism, christianity, and islam. The book pays homage to one such forgotten legacythe role of muslims in american history. We present utter release of this book in djvu, doc, txt, epub, pdf formats. I want to keep them free, but need some support to be able to do so.
The early life and education of a harvard hollis scholar and author of the book the cross and the crescent, disillusioned by christianity due the information learnt in its school of theology. He has written over 60 articles in the field of clinical psychology that got published. David madison can say the same thing by the tenfold, especially seen in his fantastic book, online writings, podcasts and exhaustive reading list of atheist books in the cureforchristianity library. This book which consists of more than 2800 pages explains why the first phase of the end of time will start and the mahdi will emerge most. Your edits often seem disruptive and unprofessional. An interfaith dialogue between,christianity and islam. However my daughter recommended attachment in psychotherapy to me saying it was one of the most eye opening books she ever read about how i got where i am developmentally and has helped me reframe for my son. Jerald dirks does the belief in jesus peace be upon him as a son of god really make sense.
Dec 01, 2016 the article explains the meaning of the greatest name of god allah and elaborates on its char. Their journey went through the arabian horse and its history, christian theology, and ancient and modern history, and it continues to be an ongoing process still today. Aug 22, 2019 elaine showalter toward a feminist poetics pdf. Dirks journeyed into islam through many avenues and byways, saying shahadah in 1993. Jerald dirks presents a brief, simple, and straightforward introduction to one of the world s most misunderstood religions. Dirks, former minister of united methodist church, usa part 2 of 4 description. Last week, around 30,000 people downloaded books from my site 8 people gave donations.
The author digs deep into the roots of christianity to bring out obscure information that highlight what was once common between christianity and islam. Dirkss most popular book is muslims in american history. A guide for the judaeochristian reader, and more on. While surfing and googling online, its hard for you to come across those few selected best and top islamic websites which cater your needs in a go, and you are mostly tired searching for those specific websites. The book presents the similarities and contrasts between judaism. Yahya snow said here are dr jerald dirks bio details from the deen show dr jerald dirks is our guest on todays show, dr. List of converts to islam from christianity wikipedia. Jerald dirks was a reverenddeacon at united methodist church. The source for theresa is cnn and jerald dirks is a well known personality. Gwendolyn rated it liked it mar 03, refresh and try again. Chapter 3 the books of revelation and scripture,a comparison of judaism christianity and islam 41. He was a clinical psychologist, author and lecturer. Dirks um yahya journeyed into islam through many avenues and byways, saying shahadah in 1993. The first part of this book seeks to clarify certain aspects of taqlid that have been misunderstood and gravely distorted.
Selfcontradictions of the bible, free ebook global grey. Nov 20, 2011 he took an initiative to learn islam from translations of holy quran and other books on islam. What are the best books that i should read about religion and. He holds a masters degree in divinity from harvard university and a doctorate in psychology. He has published over sixty articles in the field of clinical psychology and over one hundred and fifty articles on arabian horses. In order to secure translations of various arabic documents, their research brought them into contact with arab americans who happened to be muslims. Which bookvideossites would you refer for a person who is. Apr 30, 2005 the abrahamic faiths by jerald dirks, 97815900803, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jerald dirks, a former ordained minister deacon in the united methodist church and a graduate of.
But considering the knowledge of the muslim at the time i can believe their early arrival after all europe was in the dark ages while the muslim countries were studding greek and ottoman concepts. He authored 10 books on history, interfaith relations and arabian horses. In this book, the author touches the lives of those. After all, i have nearly the equivalent educational background of dr.