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 Welcome to the website of
Paul-Gordon Chandler
author, Episcopal priest and interfaith advocate, currently
working in the Middle East.
Paul-Gordon’s most recent book –
Songs in Waiting: Spiritual
Reflections on Christ’s Birth...A Celebration of Middle Eastern
Canticles,
published by Morehouse Publishing in July 2009, can
be ordered from
Amazon.com.
About the book
from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams
"This very moving
little book shows God’s involvement with the Middle East and
with us all as we try to make the gift of Jesus real for
ourselves and our human neighbors today.”
Click here for full
endorsement and more information...
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Paul-Gordon’s acclaimed book on Muslim/Christian relations,
Pilgrims of Christ on the
Muslim Road: Exploring a New Path Between Two Faiths,
published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2008, can be ordered from
Amazon.com.
Click here for more information and endorsements
How should Christians
approach Islam?
Does Christ walk the Muslim Road?
Can a Muslim follow Christ’s teachings and
remain a Muslim?
At a time of growing discord between Christians and Muslims,
Paul-Gordon Chandler, in this engaging book, advocates for
Christians a fresh approach toward Islam and interacting with
Muslims--that seeks to “wage peace” in the spirit of Christ and
build on all commonalities.
By looking at the fascinating life and unique spiritual journey
of a “Muslim follower of Christ”, celebrated Arab novelist Mazhar Mallouhi, this book addresses how Christ can be
"naturalized" in the Arab Muslim world, where following Christ’s
teachings does not necessitate joining another religious
culture, and a Muslim may remain an insider in his or her
Islamic community.
Building on the common Middle Eastern heritage the Christian
faith shares with Islam, this book demonstrates the importance
of removing Western cultural and religious trappings associated
with Christ in the minds of Muslims, and following a Christ who
first walked the Middle Eastern road.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond M.
Tutu
"Events of recent years have exacerbated mutual suspicion,
fear and misunderstanding between Christians and Muslims. Yet
Jesus Christ set in motion a unity that knows no boundaries; he
broke all barriers. We must think beyond the present walls of
the church to move forward. The issues dealt with in this timely
book demonstrate God's divine embrace, providing a bridge in the
gap."
Philip Yancey,
author
"I consider this an important book. What a life Mazhar
Mallouhi has lived! He stands in an almost singular position as
a bridge between two worlds which, alas, seem to be separated by
an ever-increasing divide."
Eugene Peterson,
author
and Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College,
Vancouver, BC
"That Christians and Muslims don't understand one another is an
understatement. Paul-Gordon Chandler knows both groups in detail
and first hand. He pushes the rubble of stereotypes to the
sidelines and in the cleared space tells the story of the
novelist Mazhar Mallouhi, well known in the Arab world.
Incredibly, understanding emerges. This book couldn't be more
timely."
Philip Jenkins, distinguished
Professor of History and Religious Studies, Pennsylvania State
University and author of GOD'S CONTINENT: CHRISTIANITY,
ISLAM, AND EUROPE'S RELIGIOUS CRISIS and THE NEXT
CHRISTENDOM.
"Following Christ within Islam? As Paul-Gordon Chandler shows,
the idea is neither absurd nor impossible. In his timely,
refreshing and often surprising book, Chandler seeks to break
down the seemingly enormous barriers that divide Christians from
Muslims, and in the process offers a potent manifesto for waging
peace on Islam. I hope the book finds a very wide readership."
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