“Accessible and readable. Spotlights an important theological theme in a way that both illuminates its internal development in Islamic thought and presents it as a helpful basis for interreligious discussion. The topic is very much in need of teaching and discussion and is a fine example of ‘common ground.’”—John Renard, author of Islam and Christianity
“Contains valuable and fascinating material about how classical Muslim theologians treated various aspects of Jesus and, in particular, the role of Jesus in Islamic eschatology. Saritoprak brings new insights from contemporary Turkish thinkers to bear on the issues raised by the Jesus figure in Islamic narratives about the Last Days.”—Marcia Hermansen, author of Shah Wali Allah’s Treatises on Islamic Law
“A refreshingly easy read that makes a complex world of theology and interfaith relations accessible and enjoyable for readers of all backgrounds.”—Jonathan Brown, author of Hadith: Muhammad’s Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World
“Probably to date the most complete presentation of the eschatological role of Jesus according to Islam.”—Islamochristiana
“In a day when other books, such as Reza Aslan’s Zealot, which also attempts to turn a microscope on to Jesus, have stirred such volatile reactions, Saritoprak sets up his book . . . for non-Muslims and Muslims alike to re-discover the revered central figure of the Christian religion as Jesus is understood in Muslim tradition.”—Middle East Media and Book Reviews Online
“Saritoprak holds that Christians, Muslims and Jews have to be able to speak about their central and essential theological truths to have a meaningful dialogue.”—Catholic Register
“An important book [that] deals with one of the most sensitive issues in Christian-Muslim dialogue.”—Journal of Ecumenical Studies
