Muhammad and Jesus A Comparison of the Prophets and Their Teachings [Hardcover]

This carefully researched and provocative treatment of the two most influential persons in world history sets aside the cultural prejudices that often hamper open, honest comparison of Muhammad and Jesus. Phipps begins with a thorough biographical investigation of the early lives of the Meccan and the Nazarene and a thoughtful assessment of their later contributions as statesman and reformer. He then debunks many of the invidious myths about Jesus and Muhammad during the course of a careful exploration of the ways in which they interpreted Hebrew Scriptures, their prescriptions for moral conduct, and their attitudes toward rewards and punishment on earth and in the afterlife.William E. Phippswas Emeritus Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Davis and Elkins College, USA.

1. Introduction
Muhammad Denigrated
Muhammad Appreciated
Reasons for This Study
2. Antecedents
The Regional Heritage
The Impact of Poetry
Women's Place
3. Early Life
The Meccan
The Nazarene
4. Later Life
The Medinan Statesman
The Peaceful Reformer
5. Scriptures
The Quran
The Bible
6. Personal Conduct
Prayer and Forgiveness
Lowliness and Children
Temptation and Self-Discipline
Getting and Giving
7. Social Teachings
Gender Relationships
Outsiders and Violence
8. Sanctions
The Nature of God
Earthly Rewards and Punishments
Afterlife Retributions
9. Enlargements
Of Muhammad
Of Jesus
10. Conclusion
Theological Differences
Paths of Commitment
Tolerance of Diversity
Notes
Index