For this course we were given three different books to help us develop our understanding of the doctrine of God in the Christian faith and the Muslim faith. Two of the books focused on the two faiths individually, and the third explained how a Christian could explain and understand the Muslim faith from their perspective. The advantage of having all three works is that there is comprehensive coverage of all topics, including a valuable perspective from an Islamic scholar. Evaluation of God the AlmightyIn God the Almighty: Power, Wisdom, Holiness, Love author Donald Bloesch offers a level of study of the attributes of God. It is clear in its approach to theology as being "a witness to the mighty acts of God in past history." Dr. Bloesch, as a professor of theology, tends to use a more academic approach in his writing, forcing the reader to slow down and examine his text carefully. He does not simplify the deep complexities of God, nor does he attempt to feed the reader with his own personal theology. Leaving room for personal interpretation, Dr. Bloesch presents various perspectives. This includes presenting them through Hellenistic, literal theology and other philosophical understandings. Overall, the text is effective in its elements but sometimes rich in words. The driving force behind this work is Bloesch's determination to show God not only as loving, powerful and friendly, but as completely holy. God's holiness creates a separation from our ability to fully know His mysteries, something the author often refers to when peering into the deeper things of God. Our understanding of the "mystery of salvation" creates for us an understanding of God himself and how he chooses to present himself to us... middle of article......an in-depth study of theology is useful. and useful in our Christian faith. “Christianity without theology becomes a self-help philosophy or an empty moralism, without a transcendent message. » If we simply read these articles and do nothing to change our actions or evangelistic practices, then we have simply acquired knowledge on our own. Knowledge without action is useless in the kingdom of God. Works Cited Aslan, Reza. No God but God (updated edition): the origins, evolution and future of Islam. Updated edition. New York: Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2011. Bloesch, Donald G. God the Almighty: Power, Wisdom, Holiness, Love (Christian Foundations). Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2010. George, Timothy. Is the Father of Jesus the God of Muhammad? Understand the differences between Christianity and Islam. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2002.