Olufisayo Aladesaye

Genesis of Religious Crisis: in Northern Nigeria Olufisayo Aladesaye

The Genesis of Religious Crisis in Nigeria talks about the historical and traditional connection between Christianity and Islam. The two faiths share a common origin in the Middle East. Muslims consider Christians as fellow adherents of the sacred Covenant between God and Abraham (and later the Children of Israel) and as the followers of the Messiah. Islam puts heavy emphasis on the special bond between the two religion. For instance the New Testament (the Gospel or Injil) has a central role in Islamic theology. The book talks about the reasons people kill in Nigeria, the role of both religion in the killing, provide some solutions. The book is quick and easy to read, summaries to help both students and researchers.