Research

How Christian Forgiveness Impacts Muslims

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East

President Trump’s first foreign trip includes Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the Vatican, an itinerary no other President has endeavored. Trump addressed the leaders of about 50 Muslim nations while in Saudi Arabia. While in the Holy Land, he met with…

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False Messiah Beheaded in Mecca 37 Years Ago

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics

An event took place on November 20, 1979, that most people have either forgotten, or never heard about in the first place. Islam’s most holy place, the Grand Mosque in Mecca, was seized by unknown gunmen. It was Day One…

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Understanding the Disharmony in Islam

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics, Faith & Practice, History & Politics

Dr. Larson discusses the varying beliefs seen within in Islam.

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Understanding the Tensions Surrounding Palenstine

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine

Dr. Larson provides context in helping understanding the issues associated with Palestine.

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Would St. Francis Willingly be Captured by ISIS?

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, History & Politics, ISIS, Mission and Evangelism

During the 5th Crusade St. Francis undertook what most considered a senseless and foolhardy mission: convert the most powerful Muslim in the world. So radical was the Sultan he had promised a Byzantine gold piece for anyone who brought the…

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How the Qur’an Was Formed

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, History & Politics, ISIS, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Quran & Hadith

Dr. Larson gives some of the history of the collaboration of the Qur’an, also describing Muslims’ views on its history.

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Muhammad’s Miracles/What Does the Qur’an Say About the Bible?

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, History & Politics, ISIS, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad, Quran & Hadith

Dr. Larson splits his lecture into two parts, discussing different aspects of Muhammad and the Qur’an.

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Muhammad’s Relationships with Women, Christians, and God

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, History & Politics, ISIS, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad

Dr. Larson describes some of the history of Muhammad’s adult life, including his relationship to Christians.

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A Brief History of Muhammad’s Family

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, History & Politics, ISIS, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad, History & Politics, Muhammad

Dr. Larson provides details on Muhammad’s relatives as well as his birth and early life.

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The History of Islam–It’s Spread and Conflict with Christianity

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, History & Politics, ISIS, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad, History & Politics, Muhammad, History & Politics

Dr. Larson overviews some historical highlights from Islam’s history, including its tension with Christianity.

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The Religious Context Surrounding Islam’s Beginnings

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, History & Politics, ISIS, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad, History & Politics, Muhammad, History & Politics, History & Politics

Dr. Larson describes the religions in play both during the birth and early years of Islam.

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Comparing Islam and Christianity

Topic: History & Politics, Middle East, History & Politics, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Israel and Palestine, History & Politics, ISIS, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad, Quran & Hadith, History & Politics, Muhammad, History & Politics, Muhammad, History & Politics, History & Politics, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism

Dr. Larson outlines some of the similarities and differences between Christianity and Islam.

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