Islam: A Catholic Perspective

by Jimmy Akin

In his new booklet, Jimmy Akin provides a concise overview of Islam -- and evaluates their history and beliefs from a Christian point of view. Jimmy takes a balanced approach, giving Islam credit for its good points, without papering over the negatives. Some of the topics covered include:

-What is Islam and how did it start?
-What do Muslims believe?
-How do Muslims practice their religion?
-How does the Qur'an compare with the Bible?

Also included are some useful hints on sharing the Christian Gospel with your Muslim friends and acquaintances.

Genres: Christianity, Religion

32 pages, Booklet

About the author

Jimmy Akin (b. 1965) was born in Texas, grew up nominally Protestant, but at age 20 experienced a profound conversion to Christ. Planning on becoming a Protestant pastor or seminary professor, he started an intensive study of the Bible. But the more he immersed himself in Scripture the more he found to support the Catholic faith. Eventually, he was compelled in conscience to enter the Catholic Church, which he did in 1992. His conversion story, "A Triumph and a Tragedy," is published in Surprised by Truth. Besides being an author, Jimmy is a Senior Apologist at Catholic Answers, a contributing editor to This Rock magazine, and a weekly guest on "Catholic Answers Live."