The major collection of essays begins with a brief biography of the well known Muslim scholar Mahmoud Ayoub and a substantial introduction by Ayoub to his study of Christianity and Muslim-Christian dialogue. A glossary and bibliography of Ayoub significant publications are included.
Irfan A. Omar is an assistant professor of Islamic studies at Marquette University and co-editor of Heirs of Abraham: The Future of Muslim, Jewish and Christian Relations.