Appreciating the Qur'an

At a time when the voices of those who see Christian-Muslim relations as a matter of ongoing conflict seem particularly loud, it is refreshing to read David Grafton’s learned, imaginative, and inspirational book. Appreciating the Qur’an deserves to be widely read and discussed. – John Kelsay * professor of religion, Florida State University, author of Arguing the Just War in Islam *
Sensitive and well-informed, Appreciating the Qur’an surveys centuries of Christian polemics that have either flattened the scripture or attempted to weaponize it. Rather, in accessible prose, Grafton traces the longer arc of Christian engagement with the Qur’an and details Muslim devotion in an approach that is at once intellectually robust and pastorally grounded. For theologians invested in interfaith dialogue, and for Christian communities seeking a high-quality resource to learn about Islamic teachings and Muslim practices, Grafton’s work is an indispensable companion. – Celene Ibrahim * author of Women and Gender in the Qur’an and Islam and Monotheism *

Rev. Dr. David D. Grafton is the Professor of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations on the faculty of the Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford International University, USA. He is the author of several books, including Muhammed in the Seminary (2024).

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