More in Common Than you Think: the Bridge Between Islam and Christianity

Dr. William Baker, the founder of CAMP, Christians, and Muslims for Peace, is a former college professor of Ancient History and Biblical studies.

He is a member of numerous professional and academic organizations, including the Near East Institute of Archaeology and the Oxford Philosophical Society. Other books by Dr. Baker include: “Theft of a nation,” an examination of the Israeli and Palestinian conflict, and “Kashmir: Happy Valley, Valley of Death,” which presents an eyewitness account of the atrocities being carried out against the Muslim people of Kashmir by the Indian occupation forces.

Both books are available from:

Defenders Publications Inc.
P O Box 11134
Las Vegas, Nevada 89111

Letters about the book

Dear Representative,

As concerned citizens of this country, we are pleased to present the book, “MORE IN COMMON THAN YOU THINK: THE BRIDGE BETWEEN ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY” by Dr. William Baker.

The book, which Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble listed as among their top ten best-sellers, presents the common ground shared by the two most significant religions in the world, Islam and Christianity.

We believe the many commonalities far exceed the difference between Christians and Muslims and form a solid base to build good community relations between our faiths. The author, Dr. William Baker, a Christian Scholar, has spent nearly thirty years living and studying in various Muslim and Arabic countries and has long envisioned the faithful followers of Jesus and Muhammad living in peace, tolerance, and mutual respect. The followers of Islam and Christianity now comprise nearly half of the world’s population. Christians and Muslims believe peace and continued progress are assured across America and worldwide through a greater understanding of both religions. The coming new millennium will most surely record either a collision or a coalition between the members of our respective religions. We believe now is the time to form a lasting bond of friendship, tolerance, and understanding between ourselves. We hope you will read the following book and then promote and support various opportunities for peace between Christians and Muslims worldwide.

We would value any comments or questions you may have. Thank you, and may God bless you for helping us spread the word of peace and understanding. Dear Dr. Baker: I am grateful for your remarkable book, More in Common than you Think, the Bridge Between Islam and Christianity. For such a natural and eye-catching title, I anxiously read your book from cover to cover in one sitting. It deeply touched my heart. The subject matter and the information it provides are indeed timely and relevant. This book is much needed for our time. As the west faces and profoundly suffers from the misrepresentation of Islam’s religion, your book accurately depicts Islam and Muslims. It provides many common points between Islam and Christianity.

What makes this presentation extremely convincing is the fact that it comes from a respected Christian scholar. To help prevent a collision between Muslims and Christians and help change public opinion towards Islam and Muslims, I believe your book is a valuable tool in America and the world. I want to tell you about two events that confirmed my belief in your book’s critical role in America. The first event was with my supervisor at work, to whom I had given your book. After reading it, he approached me as a new person with a new understanding and respect for Islam. He thanked me for the book and told me how impressed he was with its truth and valuable information. He then asked me where to buy it. When I said him it was not yet available in any bookstore or library, he was disgusted and responded: “This book should be read not by every in America only but by everyone in the world.”

I shall never forget his look concerning his limited ability to obtain and advertise such valuable work. The second event involved one of my co-workers, whose view of Muslims and Islam was entirely negative. I offered him your book and asked him to read some of it. Though skeptical, he did accept my offer. When I gave him the book while waiting at the airport for our flights to different destinations, I expected him to glance at it and return it to me. Instead, he looked it over and read it for the next two hours. Finally, somewhat apologetic, he thanked me for the book before his departure and said: “This book has taught me things I never knew before. It has changed my belief in Islam.”

Your work has brought people closer together and made possible enemies and friends. I pray that Allah exceedingly and abundantly rewards you for such a blessed, precious, and beautiful book. Peace be with you.

Sincerely,

F. Burhan, Director,
Center for Islamic Studies

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