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Characteristics of Allah

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice

Dr. Larson describes the Muslim views on God, explaining some of the names and attributes.

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Comparing Islam and Christianity

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism

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

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Observations on the Crusades

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism

Dr. Larson gives an in-depth description of the context of the Crusades.

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The History of Christian’s Approaches to Muslims

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism

Dr. Larson details the church’s interactions with Islam from its origin to the Middle Ages.

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The Passover of Jews, Christians and Muslims

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice

Last year my church held a Seder (a special meal during Pesach—Passover). Over 280 people showed up to have a rabbi lead us through the Haggadah (a booklet containing the prayers and actions comprising the Seder) and explain the symbolism in…

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Why Muslims Love Jesus But Not Easter

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice

Islamic traditions about Jesus are one indication of how much Muslims respect Jesus. When Muhammad took over Mecca in AD 630, he cleansed the Ka’aba of idols, and destroyed all icons except the Virgin Mary and her son. Those he…

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Islamophobia: 6 Points to Consider

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, American Muslims, Mission and Evangelism

Islamophobia ebbs and flows in American society. Why is that no one seems to mind if Buddhists, Hindus, Mormons, Jews or nominal Christians use a Chapel in Duke or Washington D.C., but when Muslims want to do so, the gloves…

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Theological Movements in Islamic History

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, American Muslims, Mission and Evangelism, Faith & Practice, History & Politics

Dr. Larson explains some of the theological reforms and movements in Islamic history

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The Historical Roots of Islamic Philosophy

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, American Muslims, Mission and Evangelism, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Spirituality & Philosophy

Dr. Larson provides a brief history of the development of Islamic philosophy.

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The History of Islamic Law

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, American Muslims, Mission and Evangelism, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Spirituality & Philosophy, History & Politics, Theology & Law

Dr. Larson details the history of the development of Islamic law.

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Theological Trends in Islamic History

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, American Muslims, Mission and Evangelism, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Spirituality & Philosophy, History & Politics, Theology & Law, Faith & Practice, History & Politics

Dr. Larson provides information on some of the movement and emphases throughout Islamic history.

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Historical Roots of Islamic Theology and Philosophy

Topic: Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, History & Politics, Mission and Evangelism, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, Comparative Religion, Faith & Practice, American Muslims, Mission and Evangelism, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Spirituality & Philosophy, History & Politics, Theology & Law, Faith & Practice, History & Politics, History & Politics, Spirituality & Philosophy

Dr. Larson provides the historical backdrop for Islamic theology and philosophy in today’s world.

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