Understanding Jesus and Muhammad: What the Ancient Texts Says About Them

Bernie has written an incredibly helpful book for any Christian seeking to not only understand Islam and engage with Muslims about Christianity, but also for Christians to better understand our own faith! With a background in teaching both in Australian schools and theological colleges, Bernie, with his gift of simplifying and landing complex theology into everyday life, has published a fantastic resource which I have thoroughly valued and now recommend to anyone looking for a concise explanation of key doctrines of the Christian faith. God bless you, Bernie!

This book is about 150 pages, very compact in its comparison of Jesus and Muhammad. Bernie a Melbournite, is well experienced in the culture and original documents of Islam, has studied them at doctoral level, and his book is well referenced. The 22 chapters cover most significant matters of contention. It is a handy reference for anyone entering into a dialogue regarding Christianity and Islam. Small enough to cover the issues quickly, and referenced enough to go deeper where needed.

Drawing on his considerable scholarship and experience in Asia and the Middle East, Bernie Power helps us to understand history's two most influential individuals and the tension between the faiths and civilisations they inspired. To real-life encounters and conversations the author brings the texts and doctrines that each faith holds as authoritative. Readers are able to compare the teachings of Jesus and Muhammad on violence, miracles, attitudes to women and the end of the age. This is a practical and concise reference work for Christians eager to engage respectfully with Muslims. (2016 Australian Christian Book of the Year judges)\\r\\n