Since September 11, 2001, many people have been asking, What is Islam? Is it a peaceful religion? Who was Muhammad? Is Allah another name for the God of the Bible? Is Islam a political force hiding behind the religion of Allah? Can Islam peacefully coexist with the other religions of the world? How does the Koran differ from the Bible? Differences: The Bible and the Koran offers a brief introduction to these sacred writings. Largely a topical compilation of passages from the two books, it highlights the teachings of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Written in layman's terms with an easy-to-read style, these basic texts reveal the teachings on which these religions are based without attempting to explain the possible meanings of each verse and sura. Some of the subjects treated are adultery, booty, Creation, enemies, faith, the Garden of Eden, heaven, hell, Jesus, Jinns, love, Moses, sin, unbelievers, vengeance, war, wives, and women. By showing the key passages from the Bible and the Koran together, their similarities and differences are highlighted so that readers can draw their own conclusions. Book jacket.

Ben J. Smith is a retired executive and self-taught Bible scholar who is fluent in Greek and Hebrew. He lives in Indio, California