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Is Islam inherently violent? Karen Armstrong gets it wrong

Islamic historian clears the air re ISIS

The Chronology of the Qur’an

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What does the Qur’an teach about Jesus?

Good interfaith dialogue sees both participants’ faith grow

How can we prevent Muslim radicalization in the West?

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We all come to the Qur’an with some chronological story sequence in mind, however tentative—or unacknowledged. Indeed, without a basic context, the Qur’an becomes a hopeless muddle. Discover the background story of the Qur’an.

Who was Muhamed?

Discover why Muhamed's story matters for understanding Islam.

The world digs trenches between Muslims and Christians. You are the bridge.

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Toward a balanced perspective on the Qur'an, Islam as it exists in the world and Muslim-Christian dialogue.

Mark Anderson is an author and lecturer on Islam, the Qu'ran and Muslim-Christian dialogue. He has an MA from McGill University in Islamic Studies and another from Westminster Theological Seminary, plus years of experience living in the Arab world.

© Mark Anderson 2015-2024

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