“"A timely, unique and astonishing anthology - both because of its organization and presentation and because no one thought to do this before.
This anthology is an invaluable resource in underscoring that despite differences and at times conflicts, the Bible and the Quran reveal a Judeo-Christian-Islamic tradition whose shared beliefs and values form the basis for greater mutual understanding and respect.”
John L. Esposito, Georgetown University
The Prince Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding
“Written, not in a polemic spirit of proving one religion to be superior to another, but in the spirit of reconciliation… this book is highly recommended for anyone interested in interfaith dialogue.”
Simon Ross Valentine, Church Times, UK
“…the compiler of this book was motivated…to clear existing misconceptions and promote understanding and cooperation between two of the world’s most widely followed religions…she deserves much credit for her invaluable contribution to inter-religious study and dialogue especially that between Islam and Christianity.”
Muhammad Khan, Muslim News, UK
The contributors accept as a given the impossibility of…objectivity. They are convinced, however, that a modicum of fairness is possible. Based on the texts cited in this collection, the Qur'an clearly comes across as less dogmatic than is generally presumed, especially in the West. Indeed, ter
Borg is of the persuasion that the Qur'an is more sensitive to women's issues and generally less violent than is usually thought.
Suitable for both public and academic libraries. Recommended for lower-level undergraduates through graduate student and general readers.
Professor emeritus, M. Swartz, Boston University
Choice, Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, April 2011
Together with the appealing irenic approach of the whole work, these texts make the book into a successful contribution, whose practical usefulness must not be underestimated, also for non-native English speakers.
Professor Alexander Toepel, university of Tübingen, Germany in
CIBEDO-Beiträge” Nr. 1/ 2011Christlich-Islamiticshe Begegnungs-
und Dokumentationsstelle der Deutschen Bischofskonferenze
… graceful assessment of the great sources on which Muslims and Christians find daily inspiration. (This book) indicates that believers share values such as peace and forgiveness. In this time of political turmoil and violence,…an excellent call for an inter-religious encounter.
Dr. Gurkan Celik, director of the Dialogue Academy, Netherlands
“An important anthology of Biblical and Quranic texts, supported by carefully formulated comments by competent Islamic and Christian academics.Thus the stories are shown,in their subtle differences, to possess a spiritual commonality.
Revd. Dr Reinhardt Kiste, Dialog der Religionen, Intereligios,
“Ter Borg, neither a theologian nor involved in any community of believers, approaches her subject with great intellectual curiosity and a strong sense for the expressive eloquence of the holy texts..”
Elma Kronemeijer, Nieuwe Moskee, Netherlands
This book “must be praised for its novel approach…(it) brings home …an idea stressed by recent scholarship… that the Qur’an is in constant conversation with the Biblical tradition. The work succeeds in awakening curiosity and will surely prove a useful resource for interfaith education.”
Diego A Sarrio, Washington, Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations
This long awaited and timely book with scholarly reflections from inclusive Muslim and Christian theologians is a groundbreaking resource for all who would grow in understanding of their Islamic neighbours... an informed, brilliantly researched work, revealing a most resonant interpenetration of scriptural traditions and shared sacred stories.
Brother Bart Seaton SSF, Anglican Society of St. Francis, Australia
Ter Borg strives for impartiality, placing the Bible and Qur'an stories side by side on an equal footing…in a time in which such a neutral perspective is urgently needed. Ter Borg approached experts in the field… for brief reflections on separate themes. This has led to highly readable interludes with a recognizable personal touch.
Rev. dr A. van der Hoek, Netherlands
