Despite their differences, Christianity and Islam both have their origins in the twilight of the Roman Empire. They share many similarities. Drawing from your reading of Chapters 6 & 7 as well as the assigned selections from St. Augustine, Omar Khayyam, and the Quran, discuss what early Islam and early Christianity have in common. A good place to start is to consider the importance of faith in both religions.

Despite their differences, Christianity and Islam both have their origins in the twilight of the Roman Empire. They share many similarities. Drawing from your reading of Chapters 6 & 7 as well as the assigned selections from St. Augustine, Omar Khayyam, and the Quran, discuss what early Islam and early Christianity have in common. A good place to start is to consider the importance of faith in both religions.