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Gabriel Said Reynolds is professor of Islamic studies and theology at Notre Dame and the author of The Qur'an and the Bible. He lives in Granger, IN.
An objective and nuanced portrayal of Allah. Understanding His seemingly paradoxical attributes is crucial to mapping out the powerful religious energy Islam has introduced into human history. -Mustafa Akyol, author of The Islamic Jesus A masterful examination of the Qur'anic conception of God--Allah--with illuminating comparisons to the Hebrew Bible and the Gospels, and rich insights into many aspects of the Islamic tradition as it deals with the Qur'an. -Fred M. Donner, author of Muhammad and the Believers In this groundbreaking and thoughtful reflection on Allah, Gabriel Reynolds' masterful examination of the Quran, Bible and medieval sources are delivered in plain English. His reference to contemporary debates on the mercy and wrath of God make this book an informative and exciting read. -Emran El-Badawi, University of Houston Skillfully unraveling the literary and theological threads that bind the Qur'an to the Bible, Gabriel Reynolds has produced a well-written, insightful and accessible introduction to major themes of Islamic religious thought. He shows how the Qur'anic God is not a different God but one who is differently depicted and understood. -Jane McAuliffe, Founding Editor of The Encyclopaedia of the Qur'an
