Narratives in Conflict

“A thorough understanding of biblical atonement must inform any serious interaction with the Qur'an's very different teaching on forgiveness. In this helpful study, Dr. Bennett shows how Christ’s fulfillment of the Day of Atonement, as presented by the book of Hebrews, effectively challenges the Qur’an's claims. It will certainly inform serious Muslim-Christian dialogue on the centrality of the Lord Jesus Christ to true monotheistic faith.”


—Ant Greenham, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary





“Muslims and Christians have been in conversation for centuries. On the one hand, they share belief in one God, divine revelation, and communion with the Divine. On the other hand, the sacred texts of each tradition presuppose divergent narratives within which the various tenets of each faith are revealed. Narratives in Conflict delves into the texts (biblical and qur’anic) and the attendant theological constructions associated with what is arguably the most contentious issue separating the two faith traditions—the atonement. Bennett does an excellent job unearthing the lexical, historical, and theological reasons for this conflict and offers a constructive way forward.”


—J. Scott Bridger, Criswell College, author of Christian Exegesis of the Qur’an