After earning a Ph.D. in Islamic history, Mark A. Gabriel became convinced that Muhammad did not speak for God. His search for truth led to the love of Jesus Christ, as well as complete rejection from his family and two attempts against his life by political fundamentalists. There are powerful cultural and spiritual forces that explain: Why Palestinians reject peace offers; Why radical Muslims attack Israel's supporters; The role of Christians in unfolding world events; Why, if Islam is a religion of peace, Muslims kill Jews in the name Allah, their god; Why the Quran calls Jews "the children of monkeys and pigs".