The True Message Of Jesus Christ by Dr. Ameena Bilal Philips

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THE
TRUE MESSAGE
OF
JESUS
CHRIST
الرسالة الحقيقية لعيسى عليه السلام
Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Transliteration Chart..
Introduction......
CHAPTER ONE: THE SCRIPTURES.
Authentic manuscripts...
Versions of the English Bible..
Authorship.......
Torah....
Apocrypha.... The Gospels.....
Contradictions...
The Old Testament..
The New Testament.
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11
15
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The Qur'an.....
Scriptual Criticism..
33
Contradictions in the Qur'an..
34
CHAPTER TWO: JESUS, THE PERSON.
39
A Messenger......
39
A Man..
40
An Immaculate Conception.
42
The Miracles.
44
"Evidence" for Jesus' Divinity...
46
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1. The alpha and omega...
46
2. The pre-existence of Christ..
47
3. The son of God......
48
2014. One with God...
51
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esus Christ represents the common link between the two major religions (having the most followers) on earth today - Christianity and Islam. The following study of Jesus' message and his personality is based on this link. It is hoped that through this study, both Muslims and Christians will better understand the significance of Jesus and the importance of his message.
However, for us to accurately identify the true message of Jesus Christ, an objective point of view must be maintained throughout the course of our research. We should not allow our emotions to cloud our vision and thereby blind us from the truth. We must look at all of the issues rationally and separate the truth from falsehood with the help of the Almighty.
When we look at the variety of false religions and deviant beliefs around the world and the zeal with which their followers uphold these beliefs, it becomes quite evident that these people are not able to find the truth because of their blind commitment to their beliefs. Their tenacious adherence is usually not based on an intellectual understanding of the teachings, but on powerful cultural and emotional influences. Because they were raised in a particular family or society, they firmly cling to the beliefs of that society, believing that they are upholding the truth.
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THE TRUE MESSAGE
OF
JESUS
CHRIST
الرسالة الحقيقية لعيسة عليه السلام
About the Book: The True Message of Jesus Christ is an objective and analytical study of the message of Jesus Christ based on both Biblical and Quranic verses. The author delves into the scriptures and presents convincing points which are supported by references from major Western scholarly texts. This book guides the reader through a process of questioning, rethinking and drawing logical conclusions based on solid facts. The open-minded reader will not put this book down without his heart, mind and soul being profoundly affected by its compelling
contents.
Hediyah Al-Amin, Columnist, The Peninsula, Doha, Qatar
"A precise, yet scholarly and comprehensive analysis of the personality of Jesus Christ, his mission and his message... A must read for every sincere Christian and Muslim."
- Amjad Khan, Production Editor, The Weekly Gulf Times, Doha, Qatar
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About the Author: Dr. Abu Ameenah BILAL PHILIPS was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and grew up in Canada, where he accepted Islam in 1972. He completed a B.A. in Islamic Disciplines from the Islamic University of Madeenah, Saudi Arabia, an M.A. in Islamic Theology at the University of Riyadh, College of Education, and a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies at the University of Wales, UK. From 1994 to 2001, Dr. Philips founded and directed the Islamic Information Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He was a professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the American University in Dubai and Ajman University, head of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Preston University-Ajman, UAE, and is currently a lecturer at Qatar Guest Center, Doha, Qatar. More information about him and his activities may be found at www.bilalphilips.com.
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