The 99 Beautiful Names of God for All the People of the Book

Book excerpt: The author's treatment of the Arabic language and sensitivity toward Muslims and Christians in the Mid-East is very helpful. Professor Bentley's research touches on one of the most important subjects facing Muslims and Christians. Saleem Al-Mahdy, Professor of Middle East Culture and Islam This work represents a genre that is very interesting. The book extracts ideas and themes from the Muslim experience and uses them as a method for getting deeper into the Christian understanding of these names for God. It will move us forward in the understanding of Islam. Ronald J. Miller, Professor Emeritus, Islamic Studies Dr. David Bentley's book is a great help to mutual understanding...Many of these 99 names have their origins in the Old and New Testaments. J. Christy Wilson, Jr. (1921-1999), lived and taught 24 years in Afghanistan