Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?

A nuanced and sensitive examination, from an overtly Christian perspective, of how to negotiate a truth that is no less self-evident for being one that many prefer to draw a veil across: Christianity and Islam are not remotely the same. -- Tom Holland * author of Dominion and In the Shadow of the Sword * With warmth, wit and approachability, Dr Andy Bannister has drawn on his extensive knowledge of Islam and Christianity to bring us a book of real wisdom. He gets right to the heart of the questions and offers the reader accessible evidence to consider the essential claims of two faiths. I highly recommend this readable yet thoroughly researched book as a must-read for the curious whether you have faith already or not. Prepare to be entertained, edified and gripped - I found myself unable to put it down. * President, OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics * There is something delightful about engaging with a sharp mind on his A-game, and that's what we get with Andy Bannister in Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? Few topics are more important in today's world, and few authors are more qualified to address it. Thank you Andy for giving us this excellent and important book! * Pastor of The Meeting House, author of The End of Religion * We hear the question often: Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Many in our pluralistic world want the answer to be a resounding yes. But few are actually qualified to answer that question. We need thinkers who have studied both religions extensively. Andy Bannister is just such an expert and he helps us wrestle with this important question with the depth and care it deserves. * Senior Fellow at The C. S. Lewis Institute and author of Questioning Evangelism. * In his latest book, Andy Bannister tackles one of the most challenging questions of Christian-Muslim dialogue. His arguments are lucid and his conclusions compelling. At the same time, he writes with respect, grace, and humour. This book is a must-read for all interested in inter-religious issues, both believers and non-believers. * SOAS University of London and Australian College of Theology * Andy Bannister's profound grasp of both Islam and Christianity make this book a unique and accessible resource for an important debate taking place in our churches and wider communities. Andy's good humour and capable scholarship bring clarity to a notoriously difficult yet increasingly significant discussion. He is persistently challenging, consistently provoking, deeply searching, and endlessly witty! This book is for all who are concerned to think carefully about what it means to hold Christian beliefs faithfully in our contemporary multi-religious context. * President and Dean of Theology, Acadia University * Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? is a sharp witted, big hearted, and clear minded romp through one of the most pressing religious questions of our time. You will laugh your way through some of the key differences between Islamic and Christian belief discovering just why they matter so much for humanity. This is classic Bannister, and essential reading for those seeking both intellectual clarity and relational generosity in Christian-Muslim relations. * Dr Richard Shumack *