The First and Final Commandment: A search for truth revelation within the Abrahamic religions

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• Author: Seeker of Elegance
  Lucid and authoritative, August 25, 2005
  The First & Final Commandment: A Search for Truth in Revelation Within the Abrahamic Religion (Paperback)
  A very scholarly and thorough account of the evolution of scriptures of the Abrahamic lineage. I don't know of any other work that gives the perspective as clearly as this from the view point of each of the monotheistic faiths and yet maintains the banner of "rationality and reason come before and above doctrine."
  
  Sure to become a standard work on comparative religion. Should be essential reading for people from all monotheistic faiths and for all historical and theological students with interest in scriptural history and evolution including teachers.
  
  Highly recommended.
• Author: shadow
  Clear and simple, November 29, 2007
  When I first picked this book up, I couldn't put it down. I've read it front to back and continue to go back to it regularly.
  
  The words, the thoughts are simple and easy to understand. And though the entirety of this book deals with serious matters of religious comparisons, the author always makes his points clear with provided evidences either from either the bible or the koran.
  
  An excellent read. I recommend it to everyone.
• Author: Munir "ahmad"
  Effective, November 8, 2006
  Basically a polemic against Christianity in favor of Islam. The book is well-researched and remains consistent in its argument until the end. This argument is basically that for a religious belief to be valid, it must be based in scripture- and he demonstrates that this is lacking in most of the key tenets of Christianity. This is his main criticism and he follows it rigorously throughout the book- not digressing at all into other possible (and common) polemical themes. In the end, I find his argument convincing...The last one fifth or so of the book is about Islam, though a bit different than the usual presentations- dealing heavily with quantifiable things such as scientific proofs and aspects of Muslim civilization. All and all, the best book of its kind.
• Author: Modern Revivalist
  Superb work
  I couldn't put the book down; highly recommend it for all those who are searching for the similarities and differences between the three Abrahamic faiths.
  
  The book discusses the theology of God, belief in angels, prophets, divine books, Day of Judgment, predestination and redemption in all three religions.
• Author: William Beattie "Capuchino"
  I could write an essay on how good this book is, Alhamdulillah, June 14, 2010
  I converted to Islam seven years ago, and have had an on going discussion about religion with my Christian mother for many years. I came across this book in a bookshop in Cairo, Egypt. It has profound insights into the realities of the Christian religion. I purchased a copy of this book for my mother from Amazon as a gift. Two weeks later she professed, None has the right to be worshipped but God, and Muhammad is his last messanger. Alhamdulillah, there is no compulsion in religion, and only ALLAH SWT can guide to the straightest path; those whose hearts are sincere and seek guidence. May ALLAH SWT reward Dr. Brown for this lively book; it is written with alot of personality and humor, so the reader will not get bored with this lengthly volume. Hands down the best book I have ever read on comparitive religion. The objectivity and wisdom this book is written with displays the authors deep affection for knowledge and truth. In my humble opinion, Muslims across the globe should be sharing this treasure with their communities and families.
  
  Quran Ch.41 v. 44
  
  "Had We sent this as a Qur'an (in the language) other than Arabic, they would have said: "Why are not its verses explained in detail? What! (a Book) not in Arabic and (a Messenger an Arab?" Say: "It is a Guide and a Healing to those who believe; and for those who believe not, there is a deafness in their ears, and it is blindness in their (eyes): They are (as it were) being called from a place far distant!"
  
  Peace and Blessings,
  
  William Beattie