A Short Guide to Islam - by Beth Peltola (Hardcover)

About the Book

This biblical response to Islam instructs Christians in the primary tenets of the faith of our Muslim neighbors so that we might understand and love them well.

Book Synopsis

How can we love and understand our Islamic neighbors well?

Beth Peltola grew up in Southern Africa, and then moved to London to begin her career in missions serving a Turkish-speaking church for refugees and immigrants. She has spent her life training Christians in the tenets of Islam and Christian mission to Muslims. This accessible book will help Christians understand the beliefs of their Muslim neighbors so that they may love them and engage them in gospel conversations.

In this biblical response to Islam, you will learn:

• The primary tenets of the Islamic faith
• The common misunderstandings Westerners hold about Islam
• How Christians can best respond and engage their Muslim neighbors

The world has moved into our neighborhoods. We have a great opportunity to love our Muslim neighbors like Jesus does.

About the Author

Elizabeth Peltola is a lecturer and consultant on biblically understanding Islam and Christian mission. She was born and educated in Southern Africa where her family have been missionaries since the 1940s. She has served in London, UK, in a Turkish-speaking church as well as on a mission team who witnessed and debated with Muslim missionaries. Beth is the CEO of the One Truth Project, whose vision is to equip the church to biblically respond to Islam and minister to Muslims. After achieving a Master of Theology in Islamics from the London School of Theology in 2007, she began speaking on all topics related to Islam and a biblical response at conferences. Her first book entitled: Questions to Ask Your Muslim Friends: A Deeper Look at Islamic Texts and Beliefs was released in the fall of 2022.