Muslims, Christians and Jesus by Carl Medearis

The Challenge of Introducing Jesus to the Peoplescovered. The subject matter is presented in a
of Muslim Countrieslogical and orderly manner. Medearis covers the
In his book "Muslims, Christians, and Jesus" Carlbasic foundation tenants of Islam, their articles of
Medearis is hoping to help the reader see Jesusfaith, angels, the Holy Books of Muslims, the
more clearly, know Him more tangibly, and findprophets, judgment day, and predestination.
Him more accessible, less theoretical, less mystical,Carl talked about the five pillar of Islam. These
and more real.include: The testimony, the fast, giving, prayer,
It is his prayer that the book will help the readerand pilgrimage. Another chapter gives a
increase in insight, experience greater compassion,comparison of passages from the Qur'an and the
and mature in their faith. He gives examples ofNew Testament.
ways to communicate as a follower of Christ,The main focus of Carl's message is to challenge
while seeing Muslims as Jesus saw people,the Western Christian to befriend Muslims,
interacting at their level of need.overcoming fear through a genuine love. Carl
Medearis frequently refers to "A Christ-likeprovides a Christ-like perspective on reaching out
Perspective." These perspectives were often newto our Muslim neighbors.
to me and I examined my own motives in light ofMedearis' has spent twenty-five years in working
the life and example of Jesus. I enjoyed Carl'swith Muslims. This first hand experiences has
stories of faith. These stories are drawn from hiscompelled him to proclaim the message of
own experiences. He shares how by showing"Muslims, Christians, and Jesus." Carl's message is
friendship to a Muslim often resulted in othersimple, yet profound. His writing is credible,
fruitful events that extended far beyond thepersuasive, and clear. This book is informative,
incident itself.inspirational, and timely.
The chapter titles clearly state the material to be