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Do Christians, Muslims, and Jews Worship the Same God? (Counterpoints)

by Wm Andrew Schwartz; John B. Cobb; Francis J. Beckwith; Gerald R. McDermott

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Zondervan

, 2019

ISBN: 9780310538066

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Overview

During a time of global conflict, the theological question of whether Muslims, Jews, and Christians worship the same God carries political baggage. Is the God of ISIS the same as the God of Israel? Do Sunni Muslims and Protestant Christians pray to the same Creator and Sustainer of the universe?

In this Counterpoints volume, edited by Ronnie P. Campbell, Jr., and Christopher Gnanakan, five leading scholars present the main religious perspectives on this question, demonstrating how to think carefully about an issue where opinions differ and confusion abounds. They examine related subtopics such as the difference between God being referentially the same and essentially the same, what “the same” means when referring to God, the significance of the Trinity in this discussion, whether religious inclusivism is inferred by certain understandings of God’s sameness, and the appropriateness of interfaith worship.

The four main views, along with the scholars presenting them, are:

All Worship the Same God: Religious Pluralist View (Wm. Andrew Schwartz and John B. Cobb, Jr.)

All Worship the Same God: Referring to the Same God View (Francis J. Beckwith)

Jews and Christians Worship the Same God: Shared Revelation View (Gerald R. McDermott)

None Worship the Same God: Different Conceptions View (Jerry L. Walls)

Additionally, essays by Joseph Cumming and David W. Shenk explore the implications of this question specifically for Christians wanting to minister among and build relationships with Muslims. Cumming stresses that finding common ground is key, while Shenk advocates for a respectful focus on differences.

Insightful, gracious, and relevant, Do Christians, Muslims, and Jews Worship the Same God? sheds light on one of the most important theological issues of our day.

Explores the monotheistic doctrines of Jews, Christians, and Muslims
Examines the differences underlying each religion’s understanding of God
Addresses the nature and object of worship

All Worship the Same God: Religious Pluralist View (Philip Clayton)

3 responses from other contributors
1 rejoinder

All Worship the Same God: Referring to the Same God View (Francis Beckwith)

3 responses from other contributors
1 rejoinder

Jews and Christians Worship the Same God: Shared Revelation View (Gerald McDermott)

3 responses from other contributors
1 rejoinder

None Worship the Same God: Different Conceptions View (Douglas Groothuis)

3 responses from other contributors
1 rejoinder

Ministry Reflection—Focus on common Ground in Christian-Muslims Relationships (Joseph Cummings)
Ministry Reflection—Focus on Respectfully Held Differences in Christian-Muslim Relationships (David W. Shenk)

Top Highlights

“Does worship require that we hold to correct beliefs about God?” (Page 10)

“Trinity. In response, McDermott builds an argument showing that each of these core Christian ideas are firmly grounded in biblical Judaism and are in no way contradictory to Christian teaching.” (Page 16)

“Some will resort to history and suggest that Jews, Christians, and Muslims all share a common ancestry and worship the God of Abraham?” (Page 13)

“We point all of this out to show that there is a significant connection between our finer theological beliefs and worship.” (Page 12)

“Jews and Muslims both reject these distinctive elements of God’s revelation to us, namely, the incarnation and resurrection of Jesus and the triunity of God.” (Page 16)