Jesus and the Jihadis: Confronting the Rage of ISIS: The Theology Driving the Ideology

The book that Christians want and need For this urgent hour in history

As ISIS dominates news headlines, attention is given to the terrorist group’s ideology… when the true motive of their mayhem is actually revealed in their theology!

Major General Michael K. Nagata of the Special Operations forces in the Middle East explains that “we do not understand the movement… and until we do, we are not going to defeat it.”

The key to defeating ISIS’ regime of terror is understanding its theology.

This is why two leading Biblical scholars offer this go-to guide to understanding ISIS’ distorted theology. Through fresh historical and Biblical insights, discover how ISIS’ acts of violence, terrorism, and persecution impact your life and your faith today.

Get revealing answers to questions such as:

• How did three faiths come out of one man—Abraham?
• Why does ISIS utilize social media and technology for terrorist propaganda?
• Is ISIS Islamic and would Muhammad himself join this group?
• How do the Gospels and the Qur’an see Jesus differently?
• How does Biblical history address the development of ISIS?

The question millions are asking is Why? Why the hate? Why the persecution? Why the murder? To find the answer, you will trace the origins of ISIS’ radical theology and discover why these acts of terrorism are happening, what they mean, and where they are taking us.

Dr. Craig A. Evans is Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity College, Acadia University, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Professor Evans has appeared on Dateline, The History Channel and National Geographic. He lives in Kentville, Nova Scotia, with his wife Ginny; they have two grown daughters and a grandson.

Dr. Jeremiah Johnston is a New Testament scholar, teacher, apologist, and sought-after speaker on university campuses, churches and popular venues. His passion is equipping Christians to give intellectually informed accounts of what they believe in the public sphere for the betterment of society. Dr. Johnston completed his doctoral residency in Oxford, in partnership with Oxford Centre for Christian Studies, and received his Ph.D. from Middlesex University (United Kingdom) with commendation. Jeremiah also earned advanced degrees in Theology (awarded with 'Highest Distinction') from Acadia University (Canada) and his M.Div. (awarded with 'Highest Honors') at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (USA).