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The Cross and the Crescent: Understanding the Muslim Heart and Mind, By Phil Parshall

The Cross and the Crescent

Understanding the Muslim Heart and Mind

by Phil Parshall

The Cross and the Crescent
paperback
$35.00
  • Length: 310 pages
  • Published: April 01, 2002
  • Imprint: IVP
  • Item Code: 5630
  • ISBN: 9780830856305

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In this warm and personal book the author looks at what Muslims believe and how this affects—and often doesn't affect—their behavior. Phil Parshall compares and contrasts Muslim and Christian views on the nature of God, sacred scriptures, worship, sin, and holiness.

REVIEWS

"Plunge in and open up for an exciting mental, emotional, and spiritual experience."

From the foreword by Roberston McQuilkin, former president of Columbia International University

"Rarely have I been able to recommend a book--I guess I cannot recall doing so--with as great a contribution to the personal faith of the sensitive reader. A landmark book."

Ralph Martin, US Center for World Mission

"This book is a strong challenge to all Christians."

Luis Palau, Luis Palau Evangelistic Association
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CONTENTS

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Christian?s God, the Muslim?s Allah
Chapter 2: Sacred Scriptures
Chapter 3: Worship, the Holy Privilege
Chapter 4: The Suffering World
Chapter 5: Sin and Holiness
Chapter 6: Mysticism and Spiritual Power
Chapter 7: The Christ and the Prophet
Chapter 8: Hell and Heaven
Chapter 9: The Quest for Truth
Appendix
Glossary
Bibliography

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ABOUT Phil Parshall

Phil Parshall

Dr. Phil Parshall completed graduate studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.A.), Wheaton Graduate School (M.A.), Fuller Theological Seminary (D. Miss.), and Fellowships at Harvard and Yale Divinity School. He has been a missionary among Muslim people for the past 44 years. He also has authored Muslim Evangelism (Authentic) and Lifting the Veil (InterVarsity Press).

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