One God, Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

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One God, Three Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (A University-Level Course Taught by F.E. Peters.

Audio CD

First published January 1, 1990

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Reviews

[Peter Galamaga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting and informative overview

[Robert Federline · Rating 4 out of 5]

The three great faiths of the Western World are all People of the Book. They are all also Children of Abraham. It behooves us, therefore, to become familiar with the similarities and differences of these three faiths. All are monotheistic. All claim an inheritance from Abraham. All find certain holy places and holy practices which are either in common or in competition.

This work is a great introduction to the basics of these religions. It is not completely comprehensive, of course, since there are many variations even within these religions. I do not pretend to any real knowledge of the inner workings of Islam, and this book helped with fleshing out many approaches and details of this religion. Having already done some study, however, on Christianity first, and then on certain aspects of Judaism, I find this work is a good introduction, but no more than that.

There are too many nuances in these faiths to give a comprehensive comparison among the different religions. The reports on Christianity does not begin to approach many of the issues of Protestantism, nor the variations used in Protestant churches in their religious services. The approach to Christianity, therefore, is a very broad-stroke report on Catholicism, with minor references to the Eastern Orthodox churches.

Similarly, the reports on Judaism does not get into any of the distinctions among the Reformed Judaism, Conservative Judaism, Hasidism, Lubavitcher Judaism and more.

Understanding the limitations of time and space, and having some small insight to the necessary omissions in the treatment of Christianity and Judaism, it prevents one from feeling that they have now achieved any expertise in the understanding of Islam, but rather that it is limited to broad stroke explanations, inspiring the desire to learn more.

One cannot go wrong with studying any of the Great Lecture series or similar presentations. Never stop with just one, and don't accept everything at face value, but continue to learn and expand your knowledge. Test what you are taught and told and form your own opinions, but only after gathering facts, rather than simply accepting propaganda. These courses are a great beginning.

[Don Heiman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frank Peters Professor of History, Religion, and Middle Eastern Studies at New York University published a 14 lecture course through Barnes and Noble Audio Book in 2004 titled “One God, Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The lectures discuss traditions and laws that underpin the Israelite-Jewish experience; Christian foundations; and Islamic traditions. The lectures also explore monotheistic faiths beliefs, community governance, worship practices, and the common religious principles of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. The 79 page course guide includes text outlines and maps, along with references and pictures. The lectures and course guide are well done. (p)

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a bit surprised that I liked this set of lectures as much as I did. Professor Peters has an engaging speaking manner and he provides a concise, but interesting, discussion of the early beginnings of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. The early prophets that are common to each of these faiths are described along with the subtle, and not so subtle, differences that produced the three paths. I rate this lecture to be a good read.

[Del · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting look at the ties that bind together the three Abrahamic traditions and the bloody conflicts that have existed between them all along the course of history.

Listened to the unabridged Audible.com audiobook version.

[Debbie]

playaway broken. will have to ditch

[Hessam]

awesome !

[Garrett Emile · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked how it had resources in each section for more learning.

[Neil Breukelman]

Audio Book format.