christianity and other religions

A contemplation of the parallels between the teachings of Mu?ammad and Jesus, as well as areas where their philosophies diverge.

Examines the crusading movement of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and discusses the political, social, economic, and military reasons why efforts to take back the Holy Land for Christendom ultimately failed.

Offers an easy-to-understand, objective overview of the Koran, explaining the book's central themes and beliefs.

Examines the history of the Crusades, launched by Christians in an attempt to wrest control of Jerusalem from the Muslims, and discusses the role of Muslim military leader Saladin in reclaiming the city.

Provides descriptions of the main beliefs and practices of the major world religions and several newer faiths, including Hinduism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, Mormonism, Baha'i, Christianity, and others.

Explores how Americans are building new communities and fellowships with people of different faiths and discusses how those newly created fellowships have impacted the religious structure of the country.

Twenty-three essays present opposing arguments on several topics related to Islam, including the status of women under the religion, whether its values conflict with those of the West, and whether it promotes terrorism and violence. Includes an introduction, glossary, bibliographies, and a list of related organizations.

Walter Laqueur, former director of the Wiener Library in London, offers a comprehensive history of antisemitism from ancient times to the present.

The smartest man in the world sets out to stop a cataclysmic war between Christian and Muslim forces and save the world.