I've always shied away from interfaith dialogue, thinking it can only result in lowest common denominator fudge. This book has completely changed my mind. Beginning with a slightly naive show of anti-war solidarity with muslim neighbours in Leeds, the author then wins the muslim community's confidence by his brave and honest engagement with their scriptures and faith practices over a period of several years. It is neither an easy nor a comfortable journey for him but he perseveres. To my surprise, he emerges with a deeper understanding of and stronger commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and provides a glimmer of real hope for peace between Christians, Muslims and Jews. Don't read this book unless you are prepared for your reading of the Bible and of history to be challenged and for your own heart to be broken open too.
The book is published by Wild Goose (Iona Community) and available from their website www.ionabooks.com, or from Amazon.
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