A Primer on Islam
Lately I have been reading a lot about Islam, trying to fill in the gaps in my knowledge bank.
The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright is an excellent book, very readable as it moves you through the landscape of the al-Qaeda and the principals of the movement.
I am currently reading Bernard Lewis' The Middle East: A Brief History of the Last 2000 Years. Professor Lewis is the leading expert on Islam today. His books are considered essential reading on the subject.
I am also starting through The Bible and the Qur'an by Jacques Jomier. This books presents a comparison between what the Koran says about the Bible. This book is a quick read to discover what the Koran actually says on specific topics.
Tonight I ran across an excellent primer on radical Islam and the Shia and Sunni divisions. "The War Against Global Jihadism" is written by Peter Wehner a deputy assistant to the President and director of the White House's Office of Strategic Initiatives. It is a lengthy piece but I recommend you read it and file it away.
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Darris McNeely
Darris McNeely works at the United Church of God home office in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his wife, Debbie, have served in the ministry for more than 43 years. They have two sons, who are both married, and four grandchildren. Darris is the Associate Media Producer for the Church. He also is a resident faculty member at the Ambassador Bible Center teaching Acts, Fundamentals of Belief and World News and Prophecy. He enjoys hunting, travel and reading and spending time with his grandchildren.
