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Out of Darkness Into Light: Spiritual Guidance in the Quran with Reflections from Christian and Jewish Sources
by Jamal Rahman, Kathleen Schmitt Elias and Ann Holmes Redding
$30.00 Paperback
Co-authored by Ann Holmes Redding, formerly of Saint Mark's Cathedral, Out of Darkness Into Light is an introduction to the major themes and passages of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It invites readers of any religion - or none - to meditate on Quranic verses as support for spiritual practices and growth, weaving through a number of themes, including the mystery of God, surrender to the divine will, and provisions for the spiritual journey. The verses are supplemented by sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, the words of Rumi and other Sufi poets, and relevant quotations and insights from Jewish and Christian sources. No better description can be had than in the words of Desmond Tutu's endorsement:
"The writers of this thoughtful and wise book take us gently by the hand and show us, 'Here is the one God, the God of us all, right here in the Quran.' This message is actually quite good news, although it challenges the assumption that God is wholly owned by Christianity, or any one religion. I hope that Out of Darkness Into Light is read widely and taken to heart so that we all can widen our circles of embrace and recognize the God of love and compassion in more people and places."
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