Prophet Against Slavery
Title | Prophet Against Slavery PDF eBook |
Author | David Lester |
Publisher | Beacon Press |
Pages | 122 |
Release | 2021-11-02 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0807081795 |
The revolutionary life of an 18th-century dwarf activist who was among the first to fight against slavery and animal cruelty. Prophet Against Slavery is an action-packed chronicle of the remarkable and radical Benjamin Lay, based on the award-winning biography by Marcus Rediker that sparked the Quaker community to re-embrace Lay after 280 years of disownment. Graphic novelist David Lester brings the full scope of Lay’s activism and ideas to life. Born in 1682 to a humble Quaker family in Essex, England, Lay was a forceful and prescient visionary. Understanding the fundamental evil that slavery represented, he would unflinchingly use guerrilla theatre tactics and direct action to shame slave owners and traders in his community. The prejudice that Lay suffered as a dwarf and a hunchback, as well as his devout faith, informed his passion for human and animal liberation. Exhibiting stamina, fortitude, and integrity in the face of the cruelties practiced against what he called his “fellow creatures,” he was often a lonely voice that spoke truth to power. Lester’s beautiful imagery and storytelling, accompanied by afterwords from Rediker and Paul Buhle, capture the radicalism, the humor, and the humanity of this truly modern figure. A testament to the impact each of us can make, Prophet Against Slavery brings Lay’s prophetic vision to a new generation of young activists who today echo his call of 300 years ago: “No justice, no peace!”
Muhammad, Prophet of God
Title | Muhammad, Prophet of God PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel C. Peterson |
Publisher | Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Pages | 199 |
Release | 2007-02-26 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0802807542 |
Peterson engagingly tells the tale of this prophet, blending the texts of traditional sources into a clear narrative that opens a window on the life and influence of the first Muslim.
The Prophet
Title | The Prophet PDF eBook |
Author | Kahlil Gibran |
Publisher | |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 1951 |
Genre | Mysticism |
ISBN |
More Than a Prophet
Title | More Than a Prophet PDF eBook |
Author | Emir Fethi Caner |
Publisher | Kregel Publications |
Pages | 276 |
Release | |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780825496820 |
For the world's one billion Muslims, Jesus is a prophet. A highly respected prophet, but one of many throughout history. For Christians, Jesus is more than a prophet. He alone is God incarnate, Lord and Savior. And therein lies the most profound difference between the two faiths. Based upon the authors' extensive dialogues and debates with skeptical, angry, and interested Muslims, liberal Christians, and mainstream journalists, More Than a Prophet answers nearly 150 questions about Islamic and Christian faith. Sympathetic to Muslim concerns yet uncompromising in its portrayal of historic Christian truth, More Than a Prophet is an indispensable handbook for Christians who want to share their faith with sensitivity and intellectual honesty. It is also a helpful introductory resource for those seeking to understand Jesus. - Back cover.
Said the Prophet of God
Title | Said the Prophet of God PDF eBook |
Author | Joel Blecher |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 286 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0520295935 |
Although scholars have long studied how Muslims authenticated and transmitted Muhammad’s sayings and practices (hadith), the story of how they interpreted and reinterpreted the meanings of hadith over the past millennium has yet to be told. Joel Blecher takes up this charge, illuminating the rich social and intellectual history of hadith commentary at three critical moments: classical Andalusia, medieval Egypt, and modern India. Weaving together tales of public debates, high court rivalries, and colonial politics with analyses of contemporary field notes and fine-grained arguments adorning the margins of manuscripts, Said the Prophet of God offers new avenues for the study of religion, history, anthropology, and law.
Companions of the Prophet
Title | Companions of the Prophet PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 125 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Islam |
ISBN | 9780907757023 |
People of the Book
Title | People of the Book PDF eBook |
Author | Craig Considine |
Publisher | Hurst Publishers |
Pages | 174 |
Release | 2021-09-15 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1787386775 |
The Christians that lived around the Arabian Peninsula during Muhammad’s lifetime are shrouded in mystery. Some of the stories of the Prophet’s interactions with them are based on legends and myths, while others are more authentic and plausible. But who exactly were these Christians? Why did Muhammad interact with them as he reportedly did? And what lessons can today’s Christians and Muslims learn from these encounters? Scholar Craig Considine, one of the most powerful global voices speaking in admiration of the prophet of Islam, provides answers to these questions. Through a careful study of works by historians and theologians, he highlights an idea central to Muhammad’s vision: an inclusive Ummah, or Muslim nation, rooted in citizenship rights, interfaith dialogue, and freedom of conscience, religion and speech. In this unprecedented sociological analysis of one of history’s most influential human beings, Considine offers groundbreaking insight that could redefine Christian and Muslim relations.