Do Christians Muslims and Jews Worship the Same God?: Four Views (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)

During a time of global conflict the theological question of whether Muslims Jews and Christians worship the same God carries political baggage. Is the God of ISIS the same as the God of Israel? Do Sunni Muslims and Protestant Christians pray to the same Creator and Sustainer of the universe?In this Counterpoints volume five leading scholars present the main religious perspectives on this question demonstrating how to think carefully about an issue where opinions differ and confusion abounds. All Worship the Same God: Religious Pluralist View (Wm. Andrew Schwartz and John B. Cobb Jr.)All Worship the Same God: Referring to the Same God View (Francis J. Beckwith)Jews and Christians Worship the Same God: Shared Revelation View (Gerald R. McDermott)None Worship the Same God: Different Conceptions View (Jerry L. Walls)Additionally essays by Joseph Cumming and David W. Shenk explore the implications of this question specifically for Christians wanting to minister among and build relationships with Muslims. Cumming stresses that finding common ground is key while Shenk advocates for a respectful focus on differences.Insightful gracious and relevant Do Christians Muslims and Jews Worship the Same God? sheds light on one of the most important theological issues of our day.