Jay Smith (Christian apologist)
Dr Jay Smith | |
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Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary M.A Fuller Theological Seminary Ph.D Melbourne School of Theology | |
Occupation | Christian Apologist |
Known for | apologetics, polemics, historical critique of Islam and Christianity |
Jay Smith (born 1953)[1] is an American Christian evangelist and apologist. Since 1983, he has been a full-time missionary with the Brethren in Christ Church with a focus on apologetics and polemics among the Muslims of London.
Biography
Early life
Smith was born in India to Brethren in Christ missionaries and attended
Focus on Islam
In 1981, while studying for his masters, Smith attended a seminar on Islam while noting that there were only 1,500 Christians ministering to Muslims worldwide, he decided to become a missionary to the Muslim world and pursued a second master's degree in Islamic studies from Fuller Theological Seminary.[1]
In 1987, Smith moved to
In 2010, Smith resumed work on his PhD at the Melbourne School of Theology which he completed in March 2017
Smith believes that although both Islam and Christianity include radicals, moderates, and liberals, it is radical Muslims that commit violence as they take the
Smith's polemical approach has been praised by the Salafi Omar Bakri Muhammad[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Apologetics315: "Apologist Interview: Jay Smith" Archived 2017-06-24 at the Wayback Machine April 11, 2011
- ^ a b c d e ABC News Australia: "Jay Smith is a Mennonite and a regular at Speakers' Corner in London's Hyde Park" interview by John Cleary – produced by Noel Debien and Dan Driscoll March 5, 2009
- ^ a b Apologetics Central: "Jay Smith" retrieved March 15, 2015
- ^ a b Christianity Today: "Plus: Deconstructing Islam – Apologist Jay Smith takes a confrontational approach" by Stan Guthrie September 9, 2002
- ^ a b Eurasian College: "Visiting Lecturers- Jay Smith" Archived 2015-03-16 at archive.today retrieved March 15, 2015
- ^ a b Christianity Today: "Unapologetic Apologist – Jay Smith confronts Muslim fundamentalists with fundamentalist fervor" by Deann Alford June 13, 2008
- ^ Premier Magazine: "Christian seeks legal advice after being ordered off ladder at Speakers' Corner" by Alex Williams 25 Jun 2017
- ^ Metro UK: "Ladders and soapboxes ‘banned’ from Speaker’s Corner" by Jen Mills 25 Jun 2017
- ^ a b McRoy, Anthony (February 2005). "There Can Be No End to Jihad'". Christianitytoday.com. Christianity Today. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ a b Calvary Magazine: "Confronting Radical Islam – Jay Smith was a featured speaker at the Calvary Chapel Missions Conference 2010" Archived 2017-08-29 at the Wayback Machine Issue 43
External links
- Pfander Films
- Evangelium e Apoligia Ministries The Classical Debates – Jay Smith vs. Dr. Shabir Ally
- Apologetics315 Archived 2017-06-24 at the Wayback Machine "Apologist Interview: Jay Smith" April 11, 2011