The Truth About Islam and Women (The Truth About Islam Series) - Softcover

Emir Caner, converted Sunni Muslim and coauthor of the bestselling "Unveiling Islam," joins apologist John Ankerberg, host of the powerhouse "John Ankerberg Show," to provide a helpful resource for informed Muslim--Christian interaction.Immersed in the Islamic worldview as the son of a devout mosque leader, Caner gives readers the real picture of women under Islam. He and Ankerberg delve under the claims of Muslim apologists and open readers' eyes to...the conditions of near-slavery women suffer in many Islamic culturesthe contempt for women found in the Qu'ranMuhammad's ambivalence toward femalesthe dehumanizing double standard regarding men's and women's sexual behaviorthe problems with judging Islam by considering only North American MuslimsFinally, Ankerberg and Caner leave no doubt why, in the light of history, "Christianity" is the truly radical religion regarding the treatment and status of women. A great source for understanding and discussion.

John Ankerberg, host of the award-winning John Ankerberg Show, has three earned degrees: an MA in church history and the philosophy of Christian thought, an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a DMin from Luther Rice Seminary. He has coauthored the 2-million-selling Facts On series of apologetic books, as well as Taking a Stand for the Bible and Israel Under Fire. Emir Caner was disowned by his devout Muslim father, a mosque leader, when he believed in Christ during high school. He studied history and Christian theology, earning a PhD in history (University of Texas at Arlington) and eventually becoming dean at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He now serves as president of Truett-McConnell College in Georgia. Coauthor of the Truth About Islam Series, the bestselling Unveiling Islam, and numerous other books, Emir travels worldwide and makes many media appearances to speak about Jesus Christ.