Review Comments on the Book

"The book, Ishmael in the Presence of His Brethren, is a biblical explanation for the 'ubiquitous' nature of Ishmaelites and the purpose for which God allows it.

The years of experience coupled with on-the-job expertise of the author and the accurate insight into the Scriptures with which the book is written makes it a must for every believer who is serious about sharing Christ's love with the Muslims anywhere in the world."

Dotun Adeboye, Training Director, Christian Missionary Foundation (CMF).

"John Idoko has done a neat job of unmasking Ishmael in a simple and easy to read prose. He has offered the reader a depth of insight and inspiration that is both educative and instructive. Though primarily written for those seeking to reach the sons of Abraham's other first son, Ishmael in the Presence of His Brethren will be a welcome tool for those of that clan who need to know or want to find out the truth about their pedigree. It is very enjoyable to read and helpful for ministry to the Muslims."

Timothy Olonade, President, El-Rehoboth Global Leadership Foundation; Int'l Lead Facilitator, M2414Initiative, Jos, Nigeria.

"Today there is a lot of fear among Christians concerning the advance of Islam, especially when violent terrorists claim to be motivated by the God of Islam. Are these terrorists betraying a peaceful Islam? Or does Islam have a DNA that includes "genes" of violence"? The author of Ishmael in the Presence of His Brethren excavates answers to these questions, going all the way back to the two "firstborn" sons of Abraham in the Bible. Then the author clearly answers another question. Is God behind the influx of Muslims into Christian countries and communities? If so, what is God's strategy for His church? That strategy is what this book explains so well—the only way to a lasting "peaceful coexistence" in this world and the next, the Peace given through Christ Jesus, not as the world gives."

Ruth Veltkamp, missionary teacher, USA.

"Ishmael in the Presence of His Brethren aptly captures God's passion and burden for the lost sheep of the house of Abraham—"the house of Ishmael", "the house of Islam." This book gives deep insight into why we must not neglect or shirk our responsibility to lovingly reach out to Muslims "in our presence" (our neighborhood), but rather see this as a task for the Church (the spiritual Israel) in every part of the world. For it is in their obtaining peace with God that we will have our peace!

This book is an urgent wake-up call to the Church particularly in the face of the recent global migration of Muslims and the fear of terrorism that comes with that migration. We must begin to engage this last frontier we have neglected to our detriment for many generations with seriousness and a deep sense of responsibility."

Dr. Chukwuemeka Allen Okorafo, Tasmania, Australia.

"This is an excellent and inspired work.

The points are well made and I particularly like the use of the four lepers' story to wrap up the whole matter.

I have no doubt that this book will be an eye-opener to all who will read it as it has done for me. I'm educated and equipped to reach out the hand of peace to the Ishmaelites around me."

Dr. Olorunda Rotimi, Bridge Community Church, Leeds, UK.

"John has written a most wonderful, concise, and a highly readable book. His writing is a good synthesis of scriptures and his own thoughts.

The book is apposite for this time. As I read into the book, I actually found myself...