From Christianity to Islam in Times of Secularisation and Terror
By Joram van Klaveren
Apostate is a compelling personal and theological account that chronicles the remarkable journey of Joram van Klaveren, a former Dutch politician and outspoken critic of Islam, from Christianity to Islam. Combining autobiography, theology, and social commentary, this book offers a unique perspective on faith, conviction, and transformation in contemporary Europe.
During his political career, Joram van Klaveren became known for his criticism of Islam and support for policies aimed at restricting its presence in public life. Seeking to strengthen his views, he began writing a book critical of Islam. However, as he researched the subject, he encountered theological, historical, and philosophical questions that challenged his assumptions and led him on an unexpected path of discovery.
In this insightful work, the author explores profound questions surrounding faith and belief, including the existence of God, the relationship between the God of the Quran and the God of the Bible, common perceptions of Islam, and the social and emotional challenges associated with religious transformation. Through a candid and thoughtful narrative, readers gain insight into the intellectual and personal journey that reshaped his worldview.
Accessible to both Muslim and non-Muslim readers, Apostate offers a powerful reflection on truth, identity, doubt, and the search for meaning in an age marked by secularisation and ideological conflict.
Key Features
- Personal account of a journey from Christianity to Islam
- Explores theology, faith, and religious identity
- Addresses common questions and misconceptions about Islam
- Examines the relationship between Christianity and Islam
- Discusses belief, secularisation, and contemporary society
- Combines personal experience with theological reflection
- Suitable for Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike
Product Details
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 200
- Weight: 305g
- ISBN: 978-90-79294-32-9
Endorsements
Joram’s sincerity enabled him to shift his perspective, to remove the blind spot, to look at something objectively, and to really try and understand it on its own terms. This led to an extraordinary search, the result of which is the book that you are now reading. — Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
To admit that one has been wrong is seldom easy, but to write in careful detail about one’s error, and then to document one’s painful road to truth, reveals considerable strength of character. — Prof. Abdal Hakim Murad