Three Faiths, One God: The Formative Faith and Practice of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

by Bruce Chilton, William Graham

If Moses, Jesus, and the Prophet Muhammad were to meet, what would they tell one another about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? Three of today’s leading scholars explore the topics such a conversation might entail in this comparative study of the three monotheistic faiths. In systematic, side-by-side descriptions, they detail the classical theologies of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the authoritative writings that convey those theologies—Torah, Bible, and Qur’ân. They then compare and contrast the three faiths, which, though distinct and autonomous, address a common set of issues. While asserting that this book is by no means a background source for issues and conflicts among contemporary followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the authors nevertheless aspire to reveal among the three a common potential for mutual understanding.

330 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2002

About the author

Bruce Chilton (sometimes Bruce D. Chilton) (born 1949) is an American scholar of early Christianity and Judaism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_C...

Reviews

[Rob · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was meaty, but it was difficult to read. I suppose it came from a more liberal perspective on religion, which is fine, but I disagreed with some of their presuppositions, such as the dating of particular New Testament books (some seemed rather late).

However, it does have some good information in it, and it is very scholarly. I just wasn't very interested in the book at the time I was reading it. (I found that I prefer philosophy and theology over religious studies.)

[R Frueh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dry, very, very dry.

I don't understand how such a fascinating topic could be so boring. Very academic, and worked really hard on killing my interest in the topic.