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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

As we conceptualize the presence of a Supreme Being or entity called God then the next logical question is did He(no gender intended)communicate to his creation or did He leave us to our own intuitions without a guide or compass? If we cannot answer this question then mankind will be in a dilemma whereby we are never certain if there are any absolute truths. The importance of finding answers to these questions will determine if the rule of man or the laws of God should prevail. A relative and changing morality that relies on the utopian concept of "do unto others as you would like to have done unto you" belies a competing tendency to help oneself at the detriment of others. Ideally, the healthy mental, spiritual and physical existence of human civilization requires a moral guidance that is absolute. Otherwise, our world risks being ruled by the laws of the jungle that can more aptly be described as "survival of the fittest".

The author, in searching for God, investigates religious scripture in a methodical and logical manner. In a quest for "the truth" the Old Testament, New Testament and Koran are explored for linkage, consistency, and continuum in the message of revelation. However, before examining "divine revelation" one must attempt to make a clear distinction between the messages of scripture versus followers of the faith. Followers as well as non-followers of a particular faith may entwine their own culture, superstitions, biases, fears and ignorance with the reality of the revelation and, therefore, misrepresent the truth of revealed scripture. The author shares his personal journey while investigating religious scriptures for evidence to support the presence of Divine Revelation.

The first section of the book begins with discussions supporting the existence of God and refuting Darwin; yet also arguing for the co-existence of evolution and creation.

Subsequently, in the second section of the book, the author examines the Koranic claim that the advent of the prophet Muhammad is foretold in the Torah and the Gospel (Koran 7:157). The author traces this claim, beginning with Ishmael, the father of the Arabs, whose Hebrew name means “God Hears”. Rabbi Glenn Blank affirms translating Ishmael from the Hebrew as "God Hears" (http://www.beitsimcha.com/s_ser/s_ser_0012.asp). The Bible foretells that Ishmael’s descendents would have a “Great Nation” (Genesis 17:20, KJV). In fulfillment of this promise Ishmael’s sons Kedar and Tema (Genesis 25:13-15) are part of Isaiah’s prophetic vision (Isaiah 21:11-17 & 42:1-11) as mentioned in the Old Testament’s Book of Isaiah.

In the third section of this book the difficult yet challenging controversy surrounding the identity of Jesus, a major point of contention between Judaism, Christianity and Islam, is examined.

The fourth part of this book deals mainly with Koranic scientific facts that only became common knowledge with recent discoveries; facts that are analyzed in detail with scientific definitions, diagrams or pictures. Finally, this book closes by examining the spiritual essence and commonalities of the world's three major religions.

Those who love knowledge for the sake of enlightenment should find this book engaging and refreshing. This book is an intellectual journey that promises to be a challenging endeavor for serious readers of all faiths.



GOD, CREATION & EVOLUTION: Darwinism Revisited, Evolution Without Creation?

OLD & NEW TESTAMENT PROPHESIES: Abraham, Ishmael & Isaac, Baca (Mecca), Paraclete (Parakletos).

THE TRINITY: One God , Jesus Is God?, Only Begotten Son?, Born Again Christians?, Father, The Word & The Holy Ghost “Are One”?, I And The Father “Are One”?, Septuagint LXX , Original Sin, Council Of Nicea, Calvinism & Unitarianism, Mithraism & Zoroastrianism , Paul (Saul), Resurrection Of Jesus?

KNOWLEDGE & SCIENCE IN THE KORAN: Big Bang, Smokey Heavens, Expanding Universe, Big Crunch, We Sent Down The Iron, Chest Tightness At High Altitude, Clouds, Hail & Lightning, Created All The Pairs, Earth Like An Egg, Development Of Bone & Muscle, Embryology Of Fetal Development, Fingerprints, Lying, Memorization, Moses & Pharaoh, Jewish Prophecy, Mountains As Pegs & Earth Stabilizers, Orbital Motion, Ozone Layer, Planetary Motion, Relativity, Seven Skies, Solar & Lunar Years, The Night Coils Over The Day, Underwater Currents, Water Barriers, The Number Nineteen, The Quranic Initial “ Qaf ”, Gematrical Values, The Seven Pairs.

EPILOGUE: New Earth & Heavens, Hereafter, Paradise, Prayer, Jerusalem, Fasting, Tithe & Alms.

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