Frequently asked questions

The project was born out of the realization that there was no edition of a gospel specifically for a Muslim audience, in terms of the aesthetics of the book and the reading aids provided (commentaries and notes). There are other excellent books that can be offered to a Muslim, but it seemed important to us to have a book that could be offered as the Gospel itself, rather than a book about the Gospel. While the English/Arabic New Testament also meets this need, it is much longer and does not include reading aids.

The book L'Injil is first and foremost the Gospel, that is, the biblical text. The choice of Matthew's version has several advantages:

◾️ It was written for people of Jewish origin, who were monotheistic and relatively close to Muslims from a cultural and religious point of view.

◾️ In Matthew’s Gospel the person and nature of Jesus are unveiled gradually, allowing the Muslim reader to discover who Jesus is without being confronted too early with the aspects which are most difficult to accept (the divinity of Jesus and his death on the cross).

◾️ Matthew is the first book of the New Testament, which is a fitting place to start for a reader who is new to the New Testament.

◾️ L’Injil de Jésus le Messie was designed primarily as a gift for a Muslim friend or acquaintance. This personal approach can facilitate a personal discussion about faith. Christian holidays such as Christmas or Easter can be excellent opportunities to reach out to our Muslim neighbors!

◾️ It is also possible to use L’Injil as a Bible study guide, in pairs or in groups, either for those who do not read, or for those who wish to discover Jesus in company with others. However it does not contain ready-to-use group study questions, and such a use will require some preparation from the group leader. For those who do not read, the audio book will also be a helpful option in the future.

◾️ There is an evangelism pamphlet (only in French), published by a partner mission, which is a good tool to encourage Muslims to think more about Jesus and also to ask for a copy of L’Injil. For more information, please contact us.

◾️ Before you give the book to a friend, pray for him or her, for it is the Lord who is able to touch their heart. Express to your friend a real interest in their ideas and their religion, for this is a mark of friendship and respect. Moreover, really listening allows you to be listened to in turn! Finally, don't hesitate to read the book yourself (it is also enriching and stimulating for Christians), because this will help you in your discussions with your friend.

The book L’Injil was originally written in French, and some translations are in progress (see the Translations page). If you are interested in another language, or if you would like to offer your services for a translation, please let us know via the Contact us page.

The author of the comments wishes to remain anonymous. He is serving as a missionary with SIM in a Muslim country, and has benefited throughout his work from the expert advice of an Islam specialist of Algerian origin.

There is currently no ebook version of L’Injil de Jésus le Messie.