Tim’s experience is unique in that he holds six earned degrees. One is a master’s degree in Islamic studies from Islamic College in London, allowing him to study under Muslim scholars.
To say Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are Abrahamic religions may appear inclusive, even noble. But it is, in effect, a form of theological idolatry—a reduction of revealed religion to the shared sentimentality of ancestry.
There is no trace of a revealed book ever being given to Jesus. Not only does it not appear in Christian history, but it is also absent from apocryphal literature, patristic writings, and early church disputes.
Over the past several days, Julian Bond has posted critical comments on Twitter in response to my book. ... My goal is not to respond point-by-point to every post, but to address some underlying assumptions that shape his perspective.
