Allah is Dead, a book review and commentary

by G.B. Singh (January 2013)

Author: Rebecca Bynum
Publisher: New English Review Press
ISBN: 978-0-578-07390-3
Date of Publication: February 1, 2011
Price: $ 17.95

I have known Rebecca Bynum for at least last four years. I hold deep respect for her scholarship as well as for her tenacity and commitment on the political/religious causes she aspires. As I write this she is the managing editor of New English Review, a monthly online magazine published from Nashville, TN.

Allah Is Dead: Why Islam is Not A Religion is one fascinating and provocative book, worthy of serious inspection as well as furthering the dialogue on religion in general and Islam in particular. The book’s unusual title is enough to acknowledge that this author is bold enough to stick her neck out and let the chips fall wherever they might. My surprise was not this title in itself, but its contents which freely debated her own critical views against Islam and on top of that she extended her critical philosophical/opinions against the backdrop of the Bible.  This sort of writing is rare especially in today’s politically-correct charged atmosphere in our country.

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s  famous quote “God is Dead” and to a more recent book (2007) authored by Robert M. Price, titled “Jesus is Dead.” Therefore it shouldn’t come as a surprise at least to me encountering a title Allah is Dead. In fact I looked forward reading such critical scholarship that hit the market.   

1. It should contain the perfection of philosophy.

3. There should be no mistake in astronomy, geology, or as to any subject or science.

4. Its morality should be the highest, the purest.

11. It should be true.

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