"Offers engaging perspectives on Gospel stories that are rarely considered by Western readers." -- Publishers Weekly "Thompson's treatise is so ingratiating that anyone seeking to understand Jesus better may cherish it." -- Booklist "Jesus of Arabia is one of those rare books that has both a theological depth and an inviting accessibility. Thompson has written a gem about the Jesus most of us in the West never meet--the real one. A brown-skinned, short, Middle Eastern man. I highly recommend both this book and its author." --Carl Medearis, author of Muslims, Christians, and Jesus: Gaining Understanding and Building Relationships "Andrew Thompson brings a wealth of experience and insight to this contemporary and engaging contribution to the dialogue between Christianity and Islam. He writes with integrity as someone with a commitment to all the peoples of Arabia: honest about the challenges, but hopeful about the bridges that can be built and the discovery of common ground that can lead to mutual flourishing.

Thompson provides lively and incisive analysis as a critical friend and commentator respected by Christians and Muslims alike." --Mark Poulson, Secretary for Inter Religious Affairs to the Archbishop of Canterbury, National Inter Religious Affairs Adviser for the Church of England "The Reverend Canon Andrew Thompson, from his varied and always reflective experience in the lands of the Gulf and the Arabian peninsula, makes a thought-provoking contribution to Christian-Muslim friendship and understanding." --The Right Reverend Michael Lewis, Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf "In his book Andrew Thompson helps Muslims and Christians understand the Middle Eastern heritage of Jesus. It's a must-read for anyone seeking to grasp the words of Jesus as they applied to his day, and now apply to ours." --Pastor Jim Burgess, Lead Pastor, Fellowship of the Emirates ".I would like to propose that Thomson's work is a stimulating reflection available to those readers who are interested in interfaith dialogues between the monotheistic religions. Moreover, the book is highly recommended to all who are interested in religious topics." -- Andrews University Seminary Studies.