Delve deeper into the Christian/Muslim conflict with Issue #74 of Christian History Magazine-Christians & Muslims. Articles include:

• A Deadly Give and Take
  Crusaders fought many terrible battles in the Middle East, but Muslims started - and won - the war.
  Paul Crawford

• Did You Know?
  Unusual fruits of Western encounters with Islam
  Elesha Coffman

• Divided by Christ
  Whether Christians under early Muslim rule used polemic or polite dialogue to defend their faith, they hit an impasse at the Incarnation.
  Samuel Hugh Moffett

• Four Jihads
  Jihad means more than warfare, but the sword is central to Islam's texts, its history, and its founder.
  Mateen A. Elass

• From Crusades to Homeland Defense
  Martin Luther responded to Islam with a new military philosophy, fresh focus on the Qur'an, and provocative readings of biblical prophecy.
  Gregory Miller

• From the Editor: The Cover's Story
  A picture of Hagia Sophia, heavy with Christian and Islamic symbolism, speaks of centuries of ambition, sorrow, and bad faith.
  Elesha Coffman

• Imperial Evasion
  When the West finally gained influence in the Islamic world, Christians lost their nerve.
  Andrew F. Walls

• Islam 101
  Basics of a foreign faith

• Muhammad amid the Faiths
  The prophet's interactions with paganism, Judaism, and Christianity birthed puzzling prophecies and a legacy of strife.
  James A. Beverley

• Recommended Resources: Christians and Muslims
  editors

• Secrets of Islam's Success
  It spread faster than any other religion in history. Here are some reasons why.
  Elesha Coffman

• The Battle of Tours, 732
  Four contemporary accounts paint two radically different pictures.
  by anonymous Arab chroniclers, Isidore of Beja,and St. Denis

• The Gallery: Spiritual Warriors
  As their brethren attacked Muslim fortresses, these evangelistic crusaders fought for Muslim souls.
  Steven Gertz

• The Link Interview: Justice and Peace
  Because broken promises fueled Islamic militancy, the road to stability must be paved with good faith.
  Conversation with J. Dudley Woodberry

• The Pact of Umar
  Islamic protection came with a price.