In Search of God: God, Religious Scriptures & Proof of Divine Revelation - Softcover

Gad, Mohammad

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595336442 ISBN 13: 9780595336449

Publisher: iUniverse, 2004

Synopsis

The author shares his personal journey while investigating religious scriptures for evidence to support the presence of Divine Revelation. The first section of the book begins with discussions supporting the existence of God and refuting Darwin; yet also arguing for the co-existence of evolution and creation. Subsequently, in the second section of the book, the author examines the Koranic claim that the advent of the prophet Muhammad is foretold in theTorah and the Gospel (Koran 7:157). The author traces this claim, beginning with Ishmael, the father of the Arabs, whose Hebrew name means "God Hears".The Bible foretells that Ishmael's descendents would have a "Great Nation"(Genesis 17:20, KJV). In fulfillment of this promise Ishmael's sons Kedar and Tema (Genesis 25:13-15) are part of Isaiah's prophetic vision,(Isaiah 21:11-17 and 42:1-11) as mentioned in the Old Testament's Book of Isaiah.In the third section of this book the difficult yet challenging controversy surrounding the identity of Jesus, a major point of contention betweenJudaism, Christianity and Islam, is examined. The fourth part of this book deals mainly with Koranic scientific facts that only became common knowledge with recent discoveries. Finally, this book closes by examining the spiritual essence and commonalities of the world's three major religions.

About this title

Synopsis

This book attempts to search for God. In examining the revealed religions one must not confuse scripture with those who are followers of the faith. Followers as well as non-followers of a particular faith may entwine their own culture, superstitions, biases, fears and ignorance with the reality of the revelation and therefore misrepresent the truth of revealed scripture. This book is a compilation of different concepts derived from multiple sources. The author synthesizes these ideas in a lucid manner so that the reader may reach his own conclusions. The Koran states that the prophet Muhammad is mentioned in the Torah & the Gospel (Koran 7:157). The author studies this Koranic claim in the first part of this book starting with Ishmael, father of the Arabs, whose Hebrew name means "God Hears". Rabbi Glenn Blank affirms translating Ishmael from the Hebrew as "God Hears".(http://www.beitsimcha.com/s_ser/s_ser_0012.asp). Ishmael's descendents were promised a "Great Nation" (Bible, Genesis 17:20, KJV). The second part of this book deals with Koranic miracles that are analyzed to the detail with scientific definitions, diagrams or pictures.Those who love knowledge for the sake of enlightenment should find this book engaging and refreshing.

The author, born in England and raised in Canada, is a medical doctor who has spent twenty years analyzing and investigating religious scriptures for irrefutable evidence. This book is an intellectual journey that promises to be a challenging endeavor for serious readers of all faiths.

About the Author

The author, a medical doctor, has spent over twenty years analyzing and investigating religious scriptures for irrefutable evidence. This book is an intellectual journey that promises to be a challenging endeavor for serious readers of all faiths.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595336442
• ISBN 13: 9780595336449
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 174