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Welcome to the website of
Paul-Gordon Chandler,
author, Episcopal priest and interfaith activist, currently
working in the Middle East.
Click here for more information
and endorsements.
Paul-Gordon’s new book –Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim
Road: Exploring a New Path Between Two Faiths, published
by Cowley Publications (an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield)--can
be ordered from Amazon.com.
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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 of a “Muslim follower of
Christ”, celebrated Arab novelist Mazhar Mallouhi, this book
addresses how a Muslim may follow Christ’s teachings and remain
an insider in his or her Islamic community. Mazhar Mallouhi’s
unique spiritual journey illustrates how Christ can be
"naturalized" in the Arab Muslim world, where following Christ’s
teachings does not necessitate joining another religious
culture.
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.
"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."
Eugene Peterson, author and Professor Emeritus of
Spiritual Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, BC |
"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."
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond M. Tutu
“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.”
Philip Yancey, author
"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."
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
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