Comparative Index to Islam : EBIONITES Paid Members Public
EBIONITES Hb: ebion: poor. Hb: ebionim: the poor. A heretical sect that appeared in early Christianity, and which some Muslims claimed to be true Christians. In addition to following Jesus, they also taught the observance of the Jewish Law (with some variations). The first mention is to be found in
Responses to Bismikaallahuma : Did Paul use 'The Apocryphal Books of Elijah'? Paid Members Public
Responses to Bismikaallahuma Did Paul use 'The Apocryphal Books of Elijah'? In his first letter to the church of Corinth, in chapter 2 verses 9-10, Paul makes the statement: However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived
Equality for All in the Ummah? Paid Members Public
Equality for All in the Ummah? Many Muslims claim that one of the attractive features of Islam, the reason why many embrace that religion, is the radical equality of all people in Islam. My impression is that Americans love that kind of talk. Deep down they appear to resonate sympathetically
Eid-ul-Adha: Abraham and the Sacrifice Paid Members Public
Eid-ul-Adha: Abraham and the Sacrifice by John Gilchrist Abraham and the Sacrifice Islam celebrates two great festivals annually - Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. The first is the great festival that follows the month of Ramadan when the fast is broken. The second occurs about two months
enemies Paid Members Public
ENEMIES * Muhammad's murder of his enemies, see muder of enemies, under MUHAMMAD * pray for enemies [Jesus said:] You have heard that it was said, `Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you
Shine your light and let the whole world see Paid Members Public
Shine your light and let the whole world see Insights from the solar eclipse Roland Clarke Have you ever asked, “How can I start a conversation about spiritual things with unsaved friends and neighbors?” There are countless ways of engaging unbelievers in meaningful witness depending on the situation and the
Eusebius and Falsehood Paid Members Public
Eusebius and Falsehood Samuel Green This article examines a statement found in the writings of the early church historian and theologian Eusebius (AD 260/265 – 339/340) regarding the use of falsehood and how some atheists and Muslims use this statement against Christianity. History and background The accusation is that
Comparative Index to Islam : ELEPHANT Paid Members Public
ELEPHANT, THE Al-Fil, the Elephant, is the name of Sura 105, al-Fil 105:1 It is interpreted as refering to the Muslim legend of Abraha, king of Yemen, marching with elephants against Mecca in order to destroy the Kaaba. This supposedly happened in 570 AD, and the year