From Cairo to Christ
How One Muslim's Faith Journey Shows the Way for Others
by Abu Atallah, Kent A. Van Til
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Pub Date Jul 02 2017 | Archive Date Aug 07 2017
InterVarsity Press | IVP Books
Description
"If I were to become a Christian, it would mean not only changing my religion but changing my whole identity and bringing shame upon my family. My whole family is Muslim, and my society and culture were Muslim. . . . Changing from Islam to Christianity would mess up my life forever."
So writes Abu Atallah, who grew up in Cairo as an ordinary Egyptian Muslim. He was deeply embedded in his family, religion, and country. For a time he was part of the Muslim Brotherhood. But as he came of age, he began to encounter people who followed a different way, who called themselves Christians. And a radically new life became possible—at great cost and risk, yet with great joy.
From Cairo to Christ is the remarkable story of how one Muslim man was drawn to the Christian faith and how he later became an ambassador for Christ with a ministry in the Muslim world. Abu Atallah’s story sheds light on Islamic cultural dynamics and helps Westerners understand the struggles of Muslim-background believers.
This compelling narrative of Atallah’s faith journey broadens Westerners’ perspectives on Muslims and demonstrates how God is bringing surprising numbers of Muslims to Christ.
Advance Praise
"From Cairo to Christ explores the difficulties Muslim converts face as they convert to Christ. Author Abu Atallah is an Egyptian who writes as an insider who became a believer decades ago. Those unacquainted with Islamic beliefs and practices will appreciate this easy-to-read primer."
—Phil Parshall, SIM USA, author of The Cross and the Crescent
"This book offers a uniquely personal
account of the complex and challenging journey of many who convert from
Islam to Christianity. The story of Abu 'Stephen' Atallah—told with the
help of his friend and coauthor Kent Van Til—is especially timely as the
West struggles to meet the needs of massive numbers of Arab refugees
fleeing chaos and civil war in their home countries. The authors see
this humanitarian crisis as an opportunity for Christians to share the
love of Christ."
—John C. Knapp, president and professor, Hope College
"This book is a must-read for anyone involved with Muslims and Muslim-background believers in the United States or overseas. The authors speak authentically, honestly, and truthfully. Through their words, you'll come to a deeper understanding of the culture and religious perspectives of Arab Muslims and the heart-level experiences of individuals as their faith journeys intersect with Christ and with our Western, secular, and Christian cultures."
—Kate McCord, author of In the Land of Blue Burqas
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780830845095 |
| PRICE | $16.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
Featured Reviews
Michelle K, Reviewer
From Cairo to Christ
How One Muslim's Faith Journey Shows the Way for Others
by Abu Atallah, Kent A. Van Til
InterVarsity Press
IVP Books
Biographies & Memoirs , Religion & Spirituality
Pub Date 02 Jul 2017
I am reviewing a copy of From Cairo to Christ through Intervarsity Press and Netgalley:
The author talks of how his Father was allotted only one small fish, and three loaves for the day during the war in the Suez, they were in Port Sa'id Egypt in 1956. He talks about how he was a good Muslim kid. He tells how his Mother was more religious than his Father, praying five times a day.eddr
The author goes on to talk about other Muslim customs like a Mmulim boy being circumcized at the age of twelve. He talks about the tradition of marrying cousins. He talks about growing up as a Child of Privillege and it being surprising to everyone himself included when he became a Christian.
In his final year of high school Stephen goes on to talk about joining The Muslim Brotherhood because his best friend had joined, thenrs he saw his friend go to the extreme of beating his wife.
Stephen goes on to tell how becoming a Christian could cause a Muslim to loose their life not only figuratively but literally.
Stephen talks about becoming a Christian, and then being baptized on Christmas Day 1977. The author goes on to talk about hiding his conversion at first, entering church services from the back and leaving early,
Stephen goes on to talk about getting kicked out of his home, his family, for converting to Christianity.
In 1989 Stephen was ordained as a minister and was sent to be a missionary among the muslims in Dearborn Michigan!
The author goes on to tell us of the complicated history between Egypt and Israel.
He goes on to tell us that a Muslim man is allowed to take a Christian or Jewish wife, that the tradition goes back to Mohammed, but a Muslim woman is not permitted to convert to Christianity.
The author goes on to remind us that it is no longer possible for missionaries to go openly into Muslim countries, so some do Evangelism as Biovocational Missionaries.
Despite all the difficulties, many Muslims are coming to Christ! But the transition often is not easy!
Five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
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