Reviews
Review by: John Morehead, Englewood Review of Books - May 15, 2015
“Christian. Muslim. Friend. Is an important and timely volume that should be a part of the library of every pastor, chaplain, and average Christian interested in practices that can be put into place relationships are built with Muslim neighbors in America and around the world.”
Review by: Helen Dumont, Midwest Book Review - February 1, 2015
“Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, Christian. Muslim. Friend: Twelve Paths to Real Relationship is a timely contribution to our on-going national dialogue with respect to distinguishing mainstream Islam teachings, beliefs and practices from those distortions of Islam misrepresented by such groups as Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. Informed and informative, Christian. Muslim. Friend. is strongly recommended reading for all Christians regardless of denominational affiliation and would prove to be an popular and responsible addition to community library Religion & Spirituality collections, as well as an invaluable contribution to academic library Christian & Islamic reference collections and supplemental studies reading lists.”
Review by: Lynne Hybels, cofounder, Willow Creek Community Church - November 1, 2014
“It’s hard to imagine a more timely book than Christian. Muslim. Friend. As someone who travels frequently to troubled regions of the Middle East in search of people of peace, I found this book to be extremely helpful and inspiring.”
Review by: Geoff Tunnicliffe, secretary general, World Evangelical Alliance - November 1, 2014
“David Shenk provides a powerful resource to help us understand how we build bridges of friendship with our Muslim neighbors. I encourage you to read, absorb, and courageously take the proven paths outlined in this thoughtprovoking book.”
Review by: Rachel Pieh Jones, writer and blogger - November 1, 2014
“As the storms of conflict rage between Muslims and Christians, this book is a thunderclap of grace. Without compromising his convictions and coming from deep personal experiences, David Shenk brings powerful wisdom and empathy to a divided world.”
Review by: David Singh, research tutor in Islamic studies, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies - November 1, 2014
“This book is infused with evidence of the author’s personal integrity shaped by a tradition of Christianity known for its unambiguous commitment to peace and peacebuilding. This work will appeal to all Christians seeking to relate to Muslims; it will also connect with Muslims open to seeing a sympathetic reflection of themselves in its pages.”
Review by: Tan Kok Beng, chair, Bethany International University, Singapore - November 1, 2014
“I have not only learned much from this book, but I have also been greatly challenged in the way I seek to build relationships in peacemaking. I heartily recommend this book to all who are keen to build bridges to the Muslim community.”