Jesus the Messiah

What was the original religious message of Jesus, and how is that message understood through the Qurʾān and the Bible? Jesus the Messiah examines the teachings attributed to Jesus from an Islamic perspective, exploring the relationship between biblical accounts and Qurʾānic descriptions of his prophetic mission.

About the Book

Jesus the Messiah was written by Abdullah Al-Qenaei. The Islamic Sources catalogue records a third edition published in 2011 as a single-volume work. The publisher is not identified.

The book seeks to explain what the author considers the authentic message and religion brought by Jesus.

Its stated method involves examining material from both the Bible and the Qurʾān.

This comparative approach places the publication within the tradition of Muslim-Christian theological discussion, where the identity, mission, and teachings of Jesus are central subjects.

The Qurʾān presents Jesus, known as ʿĪsā (ʿa), as a distinguished prophet and messenger of God. His mission is understood within the continuous history of revelation extending from earlier prophets to Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him and his Family).

The publication's introductory description specifically emphasizes this Qurʾānic history of prophethood, from Adam to Muḥammad, and the detailed attention given to Jesus.

The author uses this framework to investigate the relationship between Jesus' original teachings and subsequent religious interpretations.

The phrase “real message” indicates that the work advances a particular theological argument. Its conclusions should therefore be understood as the author's interpretation rather than as a position accepted by all Christian and Muslim scholars.

The catalogue does not identify the precise biblical passages examined or the individual doctrines challenged.

The book's verified focus is the comparison of biblical and Qurʾānic material concerning Jesus and the religious message attributed to him.

Its value lies in introducing a Muslim interpretation of Jesus through two scriptural traditions.

What You Will Discover

• The Islamic understanding of Jesus as the Messiah.
• Comparisons between biblical and Qurʾānic accounts.
• The author's interpretation of Jesus' original religious message.
• The place of Jesus within the wider history of prophethood.
• Theological questions relevant to Muslim-Christian discussion.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is suitable for students of comparative religion, readers interested in Jesus within Islam, and researchers examining different interpretations of his teachings and religious mission.