Similarities in Judaism, Christianity and Islam

The book you are reading discusses the commonalities of the most famous Abrahamic religions. It prickles to consciousness the rudimentary needs, not just for religious coexistence but human coexistence. You will find in this book, titillating issues oscillating from Monotheism, Love, Peace, Sacredness of life, and Self-defense, among others.

The author does not compare but makes the reader understand the issues that unite these religions than divide them. The book does not mince words in maintaining that religion is not a heavenly contest but a heart regalia that one has a unique right to change when one so wishes. Religion may help in paving the way to better living but can never be a competitive way of life.

The book acknowledges the auspicious stand of religion in the society. Religious beliefs, values and ideas have continued to make momentous involvement and contribute to the development of every civilisation. In sophisticated societies, religion and its meaningful belief systems articulate responses to issues relating to human nature, identity and purpose. In essence, these religions provide a frame of reference for understating the word and for guiding personal and communal action for the good of all. The ignorance and myopic view of religion is the reason it is accused of causing chaos as this is manifested in the disagreements between different faith ideologies and creeds.

This book is important to all and sundry. Students of History, Inter-religious dialogue and Comparative Religion will find this book an invaluable treasure. Researchers on the common grounds among the Abrahamic religions will appreciate the contents of this book.