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Mark Harlan provides research-based resources to help Christians understand Islam, engage thoughtfully with Muslim friends, and explore the Qur’an and the Bible with clarity and respect. His work draws on years of theological study, teaching, and dialogue across traditions.
This site collects selected writings, study materials, scripts, and research projects intended for pastors, students, ministry leaders, academics, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the relationship between Islam and Christianity.
Welcome from Bridging Scriptures
Bridging Scriptures provides research-based resources to help Christians understand Islam, engage thoughtfully with Muslim friends, and explore the Qur’an and the Bible with clarity and respect. It draws on years of theological study, teaching, and dialogue across traditions. This site collects selected writings, research, resources, study materials, videos, and podcasts. It is intended for pastors, students, ministry leaders, academics, and anyone
seeking a deeper understanding of the relationship between Islam and Christianity. Muslims seeking to build bridges of understanding with Christians may find these resources beneficial and perhaps better inform their understanding of the Qur’an, Islam, Christianity, and the Bible (Tawrat, Zabur, Anbiya & Injil).
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Bridging Scriptures focuses on the intersection of biblical studies, Qur’anic interpretation, and Christian–Muslim relations. It aims to support meaningful conversations grounded in scholarship, intellectual honesty, and Christian conviction, while honoring the dignity and faith of Muslim neighbors.
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The Kingdom Tree
A 30‑minute visual teaching that portrays Jesus’ vision of God’s Kingdom as a living tree, rooted in love and spreading through obedience and relationship. Using Scripture and imagery, it invites viewers to rediscover the Gospel as the good news of God’s reign, not the founding of a new religion.
Muslim Christian Dialogue
Co‑authored by Ungaran Rashid and Mark Harlan, this article examines the theological meaning of “Son of God” in the Gospel of John and its implications for respectful interfaith engagement. It highlights how careful scholarship can foster deeper understanding between Christians and Muslims.
Christian Zionism : A Missiological Emergency
In this scholarly article, Mark Harlan explores how Christian Zionist theology impacts global mission work and interfaith relations. He critiques its influence on evangelical missiology and calls for a re‑examination of biblical perspectives on Israel, the church, and God’s purposes for humanity.
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