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Will Islam Be Our Future? A Study of Biblical and Islamic Eschatology
Joel Richardson
Table of Contents Endorsements Book Information
Introduction: A Note From The Author
Part One: Introduction to Islamic Eschatology And Doctrine Chapter 1.
Why This Book? Waking Up to The Islamic Revival
Chapter 2.
The Sacred Texts of Islam
Chapter 3.
Islamic Eschatology
Chapter 4.
The Mahdi: Islam’s Awaited Messiah
Chapter 5.
Comparing The Biblical Antichrist and The Mahdi
Chapter 6.
The Muslim Jesus
Chapter 7.
Comparing The False Prophet and The Muslim Jesus
Chapter 8.
The Dajjal: Islam’s Antichrist
Chapter 9.
Comparing The Biblical Jesus and The Dajjal
Chapter 10.
The Revived Islamic Empire of The Antichrist
Chapter 11.
The Dark Nature of Muhammad’s Revelations
Chapter 12.
The Antichrist Spirit of Islam
Chapter 13.
An Ancient Hatred for The Jews
Chapter 14.
End Time Martyrdom And Islam’s Practice of Beheading
Chapter 15.
Jihad And Islam’s Goal of World Domination
Chapter 16.
Understanding Deceit and Dishonesty in Islam
Chapter 17.
The Great Apostasy, Terror and Islam’s Conversion Rates
Chapter 18.
Summary Comparisons
Part Two: Further Analysis
Chapter 19.
Addressing Some Potential Objections
Chapter 20.
Further Thoughts
Part Three: How Should We Respond?
Chapter 21.
Responding with Prayer
Chapter 22. Chapter 23.
Responding with Outreach Preparing for Martyrdom
Appendix: Embracing Biblical Eschatology Bibliography
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Endorsements “Joel presents a fascinating overview of how Biblical and Islamic viewpoints on eschatology overlap, making a convincing case that reading this book and studying what the Old and New Testaments have to say about the “End Times” are imperative for Christians today. This book is a wake-up call for Christians to learn how the future of the church, the future of Islam and the future of the entire world are divinely and directly interconnected. The reader will also gain significant insight into the nature of the Last Days and the course on which the world is heading at ever increasing speeds.” —Dr. Tom White, Executive Director, The Voice of the Martyrs “A fascinating and provocative work. Joel has broken fresh ground in the ongoing exploration of the relationship between Islam and the rest of the world. A must read for priests and pastors, students and lay readers everywhere. Bravo!” —Robert Spencer, Director of Jihadwatch, Author of Islam Unveiled and Onward Muslim Soldiers “This book definitely provides a fresh look at Bible Prophecy in light of current affairs with the global rise of Islamic Fundamentalism. Not only does Joel accurately analyze those Islamic doctrines and practices that are relevant to Biblical End time prophecy, but his interpretation of Biblical prophecy is also solid - soundly adhering to the accepted rules of hermeneutics.” —Walid Shoebat, former Palestinian Terrorist and Author of Why I Left Jihad “Joel Richardson provides a weighty analysis of Islam and its messianic figure. This book is central to recognizing the fulfillment of biblical end-times prophecy in our day and understanding the role Islam plays in it.” —Pastor Reza F. Safa, former radical Muslim, Author of Inside Islam “Joel Richardson serves both the Christian and Muslim communities well. He thoroughly explores the source documents of early Islam and later