Table of Contents
Introduction 11
1 Before the Pillars: The Foundations of Islam 17
2 The Teachings of Islam: The Articles and Pillars of Faith 31
3 Islam's Holy Book: What the Qur'an Says about Jesus 59
4 Women and Islam: Protecting the Purity of Women 81
5 Terror in the Name of God: The Rise of Fundamentalist Islam and Its Violent Extremes 95
6 Jesus Meets Jihad: Overcoming Fear with Love 109
7 Muslims without a Nome: Embracing the Refugee Opportunity in the West 127
8 Common Questions: A Knowledgeable Response 137
9 Standing on the Bridge: Muslims Who Follow Jesus 149
10 Love Your Neighbor: Practical Ways to Reach Out to Muslims 165
Appendix: Statistics, Reading List, Online Resources, Refugee Resources, and Glossary of Terms 195
Acknowledgments 199
Notes 201