Understanding Islamic Theology

by Patrick Sookhdeo

Overview

This comprehensive introduction to Islamic theology is an invaluable one-stop guide to what Muslims believe. This unique book covers the doctrines of Islamic belief from their original sources with a depth that is rarely seen. It also highlights some of the key differences between Islam and Christianity especially regarding the Trinity and the person of Christ. This book is a useful guide for students, researchers, academics and for those wanting to understand the core beliefs of Islam.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780989290548
Publisher:	Isaac Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	474
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Patrick Sookhdeo studied at London Bible College, later obtaining a Ph.D. at London University. For 23 years he was involved in pastoral, church planting and training ministry in the East End of London. He is the Director of the Institute for the Study of Islam and Christianity, Dean Theologian of the Diocese of Abuja in Nigeria and non-residentiary Canon of Peshawar Diocese, Pakistan. He is also a senior adviser and consultant on security and military issues. Lecturer and author of 30 books.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements, Notes on the Sources, Introduction, Part I: Theological Method, 1 The Sources of Islam, 2 Introduction to Shariah, 3 Detailed Study of the Structure of Shariah; Part II The Muslim Creed, Introduction, 1 Allah, 2 Angels and Jinn, 3 The Books of God, 4 Prophets, 5 Judgement, 6 Eschatological Abodes, 7 Predestination; Appendix I: The Gospel of Barnabas, Appendix II: The Testimony of the Quran and Hadith to the Integrity of the Bible; Glossary, Bibliography, Quranic index, Hadith index, Names index, Subject index