From Jesus to Muhammad: A History of Early Christianity

Is Jesus God?

Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

What kind of nature did Jesus have?

Was Jesus Christ really crucified ?

Who is God and Jesus in the Bible?

Dr Jerald Dirks received his Bachelor of Arts (philosophy) from Harvard College in 1971, his Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in 1974, his Master of Arts (clinical child psychology) from the University of Denver in 1976, his Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in clinical psychology from the University of Denver in 1978, and his sessions program certificate in Islamic studies from Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University in 1998.

In 1969, he obtained his License to Preach from the United Methodist Church and was ordained into the Christian ministry (deaconate) by the United Methodist Church in 1972.

He converted to Islam in 1993 and completed the 'Umrah and Hajj in 1999.

His vocational history includes over five years teaching in American colleges and universities and over 20 years spent in the private practice of psychotherapy. In addition, he has taught at the middle school level at two different private Islamic schools and has served as the psychoeducational consultant at one private Islamic school.

Dr. Dirks is the author or co-author of over 60 published articles in the behavioral sciences (primarily in psychosomatic medicine), over 140 published articles on the Arabian horse and its history, and over 220 published articles or formal presentations on Islam, comparative religion, and private Islamic education in America.

He has lectured widely on Islam at American universities (Tabor College, University of Kansas, University of Denver, Oklahoma State University, Missouri State University, Wayne State University, University of Michigan, University of Pittsburgh, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Georgetown University), in American mosques (in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia), and at regional and national conventions of the major Islamic organizations (ISNA, ICNA, and MAS).

In addition, he has been interviewed about Islam by newspapers in California, Colorado, Missouri, and Saudi Arabia and by television stations in Kansas, New York, Texas, Utah, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. He is the author of four books that explore the commonalities and differences among the three Abrahamic religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism): The Cross and the Crescent, now in its second printing; Abraham, The Friend of God; Understanding Islam--A Guide for the Judaeo-Christian Reader; and The Abrahamic Faiths--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

His fifth book, Muslims in American History--A Forgotten Legacy was published in 2006 and celebrates the centuries-old history of Muslims in America. His sixth book, Letters to My Elders in Islam, was published in 2008. Dr. Dirks has also proofread and/or edited several books for other authors.

The Topic: From Jesus to Muhammad: A History of Early Christianity

A talk by Dr Jerald Dirks

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[Omzzz85]

This is Gold!

[firusmazlan]

Very very informative and enlightening talk. Very beneficial video. Alhamdulillah, JazakAllahu Khayran

[WakeupFreinds]

Many fight to stay away from Jesus, be it making up reasons as to the churches r no good, or whys there pain and death in the world, or Christianity is against their religion.I know the excuses bcz I used to use them most of my life to...But the Bible says, God made us to all know of his existence, its inside of us and this is why so many ppl fight Christianity, it scares them, and scared me to back then, bcz I knew in my heart it was the truth. Jesus said they will hate u for my names sake.

[WakeupFreinds]

Lets be realistic now, all the top scolders of the world cannot see this, even Muslim ones when being honest say that the Bible dose say Jesus is the son of God, its just we Muslims do not believe that. Thats fair enough u can believe what u like, but after reading the Bible esp the NT how someone can come to the conclusion that Jesus is not the son of God I'v no idea. But anyway heres John chap 1 firstly and read through that its beyond obvious, and thats just 1 chap of 1 book, peace =)

[chine62]

@SMLIPRT Show me where Bible said Jesus is not the Son of God?

[SMLIPRT]

@chine62 How Jamool prove u from the Quran when u deny the Quran to begin with? your own Bible proves that Jesus(pbuh) is not son of God (God forbid)....You don't answer questions raised by Jamool2009, alll u do is argue and insult our religion, typical ignorant brainwashed media whore.

[thirdeyewise2]

In the movie “The Passion of Christ”, JESUS CALLED GOD: ALLAH

watch?v=BTSG0YzlGB8

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100% Jesus is Not God Wake UP! ( Numbers 23:19,1Sam15:29 & Hosea11:9)

watch?v=UQE0w5HQiZo

[thirdeyewise2]

Luke 18:19: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

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Jewish Researcher explains the miracle of Quran

watch?v=VLsNV01vajY

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Miraculous Quran Corrects Bible

watch?v=Rs06_78qQak

[thirdeyewise2]

Old Bible Proves Quran is Right

watch?v=dT8_faUmR1w

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To understand the emergence of the Pauline church one should read two articles by Marcus Eli Ravage (1928)

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Google: Commissary to the gentiles

Google: A real case against the Jews

[SakinahWay]

@heha1309 your a douche bag not realizing that in the u.s. the age of consent in the united states over a 150 years ago was 11 and not even realized that in europe had the same practices around 400 years ago how do you like them apples