Chapter 1 Introduction Part 2 Part 1 — Pilgrim of Allah: Devotion to Christ within the Line of Muhammad Chapter 3 Pilgrimage to Faith Chapter 4 Journeying Among Muslims Chapter 5 Discovering Home Part 6 Part 2 — Bridging Two Worlds Chapter 7 Salaam on Islam Chapter 8 Muslim Disciple of Christ Part 9 Part 3 — New Directions for the Journey Chapter 10 Resurrecting the Eastern Christ: Embracing the Semitic Face of Jesus Chapter 11 Opening a Middle Eastern Book: Returning the Christian Scriptures to their Middle Eastern Origin Chapter 12 Once Upon a Time: Telling Eastern STories of Faith to Muslim Audiences Chapter 13 Questions to a Muslim Christian Pilgrim: An Interview with Mazhar Mallouhi Chapter 14 Appendix: List of Mazhar Mallouhi's works
Paul-Gordon Chandler is a U.S. Episcopal priest serving in the Middle East. He grew up in Muslim West Africa, and has lived and worked extensively throughout the Islamic world with churches, Christian publishing, and relief & development agencies. For publicity events and speaking engagements, see https://www.paulgordonchandler.com/speaking.
Events of recent years have exacerbated mutual suspicion, fear, and
misunderstanding between Christians and Muslims. Yet Jesus Christ
set in motion a unity that knows no boundaries; he broke all
barriers. We must think beyond the present walls of the church to
move forward. The issues dealt with in this timely book demonstrate
God's divine embrace, providing a bridge in the gap.
*Archbishop Emeritus Desmond M. Tutu*
Following Christ within Islam? As Paul-Gordon Chandler shows, the
idea is neither absurd nor impossible. In his timely, refreshing
and often surprising book, Chandler seeks to break down the
seemingly enormous barriers that divide Christians from Muslims,
and in the process offers a potent manifesto for waging peace on
Islam. I hope the book finds a very wide readership.
*Philip Jenkins, distinguished professor of history and religious
studies, Pennsylvania State University, and author of God's
Continent*
That Christians and Muslims don't understand one another is an
understatement. Paul-Gordon Chandler knows both groups in detail
and first hand. He pushes the rubble of stereotypes to the
sidelines and in the cleared space tells the story of the novelist
Mazhar Mallouhi, well-known in the Arab world. Incredibly,
understanding emerges. This book couldn't be more timely.
*Eugene Peterson, author and professor emeritus of spiritual
theology, Regent College*
I consider this an important book. What a life Mazhar Mallouhi has
lived! He stands in an almost singular position as a bridge between
two worlds which, alas, seem to be separated by an ever-increasing
divide.
*Philip Yancey*
An important and exciting introduction to Mazhar Mallouhi's life
and teachings. I commend this book to all who wish to understand
Islam.
*George Carey, (Lord Carey of Clifton), former Archbishop of
Canterbury 1991-2002*
This very timely book is a must for anyone who would wish to
understand Muslim/Christian dialogue. Mazhar Mallouhi has a unique
insight which has largely been gained through personal suffering.
He has much to teach us.
*Terry Waite, CBE, former envoy for the Archbishop of Canterbury,
hostage negotiator, author*
At a time when Islamaphobia has gripped many Western Christians,
Paul-Gordon shows what Christians and Muslims have often been, and
can today still be: in a 'clasp' rather than a 'clash' of
civilizations. Never has a book like this been more timely, or more
necessary.
*William Dalrymple, author of From the Holy Mountain*
More and more of us are waking up to our calling to be followers
(or disciples) of Jesus, not simply adherents to a form of the
Christian religion. For disciples today, that rediscovered identity
is exciting, liberating, sometimes disconcerting, unpredictable,
barrier-bridging, and wild—just as it was for the original
disciples. Paul-Gordon's beautiful new book introduces us to a
living example of what this way of life can look like in our
contemporary world. Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road is
inspiring, timely, potentially controversial, and desperately
needed.
*Brian McLaren, speaker, pastor, and author of The Road We Make by
Walking*
Mazhar Mallouhi is a unique example of courage and a determined
witness for truth. His life is among those of the first followers
of Christ who risked their lives for him and for the salvation of
their people. What Paul-Gordon Chandler has done with the writing
of this book is a strong and inspirational act of faith. They are
birds of the same feather and they fly together.
*Archbishop Elias Chacour, Melkite Catholic Palestinian Archbishop
of Galilee and the Holy Land; Nobel Peace Prize nominee;
author*
Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road presents the story of the
conversion of Mazhar Mallouhi, a Syrian, by exploring his Arab
Muslim background and his exile and travels in many countries in
North America and the Arab world. Mazhar's own voice comes through
in the interview section, which is the last chapter of the book.
Described as a man of letters and a child of many cultures, Mazhar
Mallouhi offers important insights on Christianity among the Arabs
as well as on issues of faith and community. His story is an object
lesson on the religious principle in intercultural relations.
*Lamin Sanneh, professor of World Christianity, Yale
University*
Don't be fooled. This is not a book primarily about Islam. Rather
it is a unique and surprising new way of looking at the Biblical
faith, rescuing it from centuries of human Christian cultural and
theological tradition, thus freeing it to become highly attractive
to Hindu, Buddhist, and, yes, Muslim seekers. Moreover, it is
superbly readable, employing as a 'teaching vehicle' the pilgrimage
of a Middle Eastern Muslim who was first attracted to Jesus by the
concept of Christ in Hindu garments, and has now for decades worn
Muslim garments as a believer in Jesus Christ. This book is truly
significant for missiology on a global level.
*Ralph Winter, founding president, U.S. Center for World
Mission*
The stunning story of Mazhar Mallouhi reminds us that God does not
leave himself without a witness in any culture, that seemingly
impervious soil can bear spiritual fruit, and that the Holy Spirit
can do amazing things through humble instruments. Anyone who thinks
Islamic culture is a spiritual wasteland simply must read Pilgrims
of Christ on the Muslim Road.
*David Neff, editor and vice president, Christianity
Today*
The subject of this book, Mazhar Mallouhi, has been my primary
mentor in the Arab World since 1968. This Syrian Muslim, my
shepherd, has been more committed to seeing me demonstrate Christ
among Muslims than anyone else. Perhaps hundreds of 'Peacemakers'
could echo my gratitude. This book is a must-read—though it won't
tell the half.
*Dr. Greg Livingstone, founder, Frontiers*
A fascinating and stimulating book about the life and work of
Syrian novelist Mazhar Mallouhi. Relatively unknown in the
English-speaking world, Mallouhi considers himself a 'Sufi Muslim
follower of Christ'; he accepts Christ and Christian ideas without
jettisoning his origins in Islam. . . . Chandler's book uses
Mallouhi to ask new questions about Eastern and Western
interpretations of Christianity and goes a long way toward
fostering multicultural understanding as it restores 'Eastern-ness'
to the image of Jesus. Highly recommended.
*Library Journal*
What is the true Christianity? Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim
Road helps answer that question. Innovative, readable and timely,
it also suggests a way that East and West can be bridged.
*Reader Views*
For readers who desire to get past statistics, arguments and
methodology, Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road offers a vivid
and living picture of a truly Arab Muslim disciple of Christ.
*International Journal Of Frontier Missiology*
Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road, by Paul-Gordon Chandler, is
a missiological biography that presents Mazhar as an example of a
positive way for a follower of Christ from a Muslim background to
live a life of witness in the Arab world. Not only is it a ‘must
read’ . . . but I believe it is also a ‘must discuss’ book.
*Seedbed*
Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road is woth reading. Missionaries
have much to learn from this 'insider' who follows a path of deep
personal respect for his hearers and labors to communicate the good
news in ways they can understand and even appreciate. Chandler is
also to be commended for presenting such a clear example of
humility, rather than hubris, to those who bring Jesus to where
Muslims are.
*Evangelical Missions Quarterly*
Much can be learned from this book....It is highly readable...for
all interested parties in this important topic in today's
world.
*Missiology: An International Review*
Chandler is a priest in Egypt — a great resource on the subject of
religion in that changing country.
*The Christian Century*
Events of recent years have exacerbated mutual suspicion, fear, and
misunderstanding between Christians and Muslims. Yet Jesus Christ
set in motion a unity that knows no boundaries; he broke all
barriers. We must think beyond the present walls of the church to
move forward. The issues dealt with in this timely book demonstrate
God's divine embrace, providing a bridge in the gap. -- Archbishop
Emeritus Desmond M. Tutu
Following Christ within Islam? As Paul-Gordon Chandler shows, the
idea is neither absurd nor impossible. In his timely, refreshing
and often surprising book, Chandler seeks to break down the
seemingly enormous barriers that divide Christians from Muslims,
and in the process offers a potent manifesto for waging peace on
Islam. I hope the book finds a very wide readership. -- Philip
Jenkins, distinguished professor of history and religious studies,
Pennsylvania State University, and author of God's Continent
That Christians and Muslims don't understand one another is an
understatement. Paul-Gordon Chandler knows both groups in detail
and first hand. He pushes the rubble of stereotypes to the
sidelines and in the cleared space tells the story of the novelist
Mazhar Mallouhi, well-known in the Arab world. Incredibly,
understanding emerges. This book couldn't be more timely. -- Eugene
Peterson, author and professor emeritus of spiritual theology,
Regent College
I consider this an important book. What a life Mazhar Mallouhi has
lived! He stands in an almost singular position as a bridge between
two worlds which, alas, seem to be separated by an ever-increasing
divide. -- Philip Yancey
An important and exciting introduction to Mazhar Mallouhi's life
and teachings. I commend this book to all who wish to understand
Islam. -- George Carey, (Lord Carey of Clifton), former Archbishop
of Canterbury 1991-2002
This very timely book is a must for anyone who would wish to
understand Muslim/Christian dialogue. Mazhar Mallouhi has a unique
insight which has largely been gained through personal suffering.
He has much to teach us. -- Terry Waite, CBE, former envoy for the
Archbishop of Canterbury, hostage negotiator, author
At a time when Islamaphobia has gripped many Western Christians,
Paul-Gordon shows what Christians and Muslims have often been, and
can today still be: in a 'clasp' rather than a 'clash' of
civilizations. Never has a book like this been more timely, or more
necessary. -- William Dalrymple, author of From the Holy
Mountain
More and more of us are waking up to our calling to be followers
(or disciples) of Jesus, not simply adherents to a form of the
Christian religion. For disciples today, that rediscovered identity
is exciting, liberating, sometimes disconcerting, unpredictable,
barrier-bridging, and wild-just as it was for the original
disciples. Paul-Gordon's beautiful new book introduces us to a
living example of what this way of life can look like in our
contemporary world. Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road is
inspiring, timely, potentially controversial, and desperately
needed. -- Brian McLaren, speaker, pastor, and author of The Road
We Make by Walking
Mazhar Mallouhi is a unique example of courage and a determined
witness for truth. His life is among those of the first followers
of Christ who risked their lives for him and for the salvation of
their people. What Paul-Gordon Chandler has done with the writing
of this book is a strong and inspirational act of faith. They are
birds of the same feather and they fly together. -- Archbishop
Elias Chacour, Melkite Catholic Palestinian Archbishop of Galilee
and the Holy Land; Nobel Peace Prize nominee; author
Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road presents the story of the
conversion of Mazhar Mallouhi, a Syrian, by exploring his Arab
Muslim background and his exile and travels in many countries in
North America and the Arab world. Mazhar's own voice comes through
in the interview section, which is the last chapter of the book.
Described as a man of letters and a child of many cultures, Mazhar
Mallouhi offers important insights on Christianity among the Arabs
as well as on issues of faith and community. His story is an object
lesson on the religious principle in intercultural relations. --
Lamin Sanneh, professor of World Christianity, Yale University
Don't be fooled. This is not a book primarily about Islam. Rather
it is a unique and surprising new way of looking at the Biblical
faith, rescuing it from centuries of human Christian cultural and
theological tradition, thus freeing it to become highly attractive
to Hindu, Buddhist, and, yes, Muslim seekers. Moreover, it is
superbly readable, employing as a 'teaching vehicle' the pilgrimage
of a Middle Eastern Muslim who was first attracted to Jesus by the
concept of Christ in Hindu garments, and has now for decades worn
Muslim garments as a believer in Jesus Christ. This book is truly
significant for missiology on a global level. -- Ralph Winter,
founding president, U.S. Center for World Mission
The stunning story of Mazhar Mallouhi reminds us that God does not
leave himself without a witness in any culture, that seemingly
impervious soil can bear spiritual fruit, and that the Holy Spirit
can do amazing things through humble instruments. Anyone who thinks
Islamic culture is a spiritual wasteland simply must read Pilgrims
of Christ on the Muslim Road. -- David Neff, editor and vice
president, Christianity Today
The subject of this book, Mazhar Mallouhi, has been my primary
mentor in the Arab World since 1968. This Syrian Muslim, my
shepherd, has been more committed to seeing me demonstrate Christ
among Muslims than anyone else. Perhaps hundreds of 'Peacemakers'
could echo my gratitude. This book is a must-read-though it won't
tell the half. -- Dr. Greg Livingstone, founder,
Frontiers
A fascinating and stimulating book about the life and work of
Syrian novelist Mazhar Mallouhi. Relatively unknown in the
English-speaking world, Mallouhi considers himself a 'Sufi Muslim
follower of Christ'; he accepts Christ and Christian ideas without
jettisoning his origins in Islam. . . . Chandler's book uses
Mallouhi to ask new questions about Eastern and Western
interpretations of Christianity and goes a long way toward
fostering multicultural understanding as it restores 'Eastern-ness'
to the image of Jesus. Highly recommended. * Library Journal *
What is the true Christianity? Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim
Road helps answer that question. Innovative, readable and timely,
it also suggests a way that East and West can be bridged. * Reader
Views *
For readers who desire to get past statistics, arguments and
methodology, Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road offers a vivid
and living picture of a truly Arab Muslim disciple of Christ. *
International Journal Of Frontier Missiology *
Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road, by Paul-Gordon Chandler, is
a missiological biography that presents Mazhar as an example of a
positive way for a follower of Christ from a Muslim background to
live a life of witness in the Arab world. Not only is it a 'must
read' . . . but I believe it is also a 'must discuss' book. *
Seedbed *
Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road is woth reading. Missionaries
have much to learn from this 'insider' who follows a path of deep
personal respect for his hearers and labors to communicate the good
news in ways they can understand and even appreciate. Chandler is
also to be commended for presenting such a clear example of
humility, rather than hubris, to those who bring Jesus to where
Muslims are. * Evangelical Missions Quarterly *
Much can be learned from this book....It is highly readable...for
all interested parties in this important topic in today's world. *
Missiology: An International Review *
Chandler is a priest in Egypt - a great resource on the subject of
religion in that changing country. * The Christian Century *
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