John Kaltner, PhD, is associate professor of religious studies at Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of Ishmael Instructs Isaac: An Introduction to the Qur'an for Bible Readers of the Connections series published by Liturgical Press.
Rarely have Western scholars considered the Qur'an worthy of the
kind of close reading which the Bible customarily receives. In
taking the Qur'an at least as seriously as the Christian scriptures
and by allowing it to inform our reading of the Bible, Dr. Kaltner
has opened up new possibilities for interreligious dialogue. Warmly
recommended for Christian readers, Ishmael Instructs Isaac is
accessible enough to be a text for college-level courses, but
insightful enough to be read with interest even by
specialists.Gregory W. Dawes, Lecturer in Religious Studies,
University of Otago
Ishmael Instructs Isaac is clearly and eloquently written. It
inspires respect without whitewashing differences. Who knows?
Reading it may help us work toward family reconciliation born of on
mutual respect and understanding.Kathleen M. O'Connor, Professor of
Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary
Kaltner's sensitive handling of the materials, his ability to offer
a dispassionate analysis, and the fine literary sensibility he
brings to bear on his subject alone are sufficient grounds for
recommending his work.Journal of Islamic Studies
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