Jordan Denari Duffner 

Catholic theologian, author, and educator studying Muslim-Christian relations and interfaith dialogue. Currently working on a book about Pope Francis and Islam.

#ReflectingInTheWell

Yesterday I went down a rabbit hole of the Prophet Muhammad’s family tree and descendants, and am struck—in a new way, more than I have been previously—by the personal losses he felt in his life. He lost three of his four daughters during his own lifetime, in addition to his sons in their infancy. No wonder my Muslim friends turn to him in their own distress. And I myself find inspiration in the stories of him still trying to bring joy to others—and to cultivate joy in himself—in the face of his grief.

Snapshots: I spoke with 20 people in Gaza after the ceasefire. My heart broke 20 times

My books are on super sale on Amazon: 'Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know' (~$6) and 'Finding Jesus among Muslims' (~$11).

They're suitable for classrooms, book clubs, and individual reading. I don't make much on them, but glad they are so affordable!

My new piece on Pope Benedict and Islam in US Catholic magazine

In 2022, I was invited on a podcast to answer this question. But at the end of the conversation, I proposed another question that Christians should be asking about Jesus and Islam—one that I think is better, or at least more illuminating, for learning about Muslims’ faith. Listen and read here:

What Do Muslims Think of Jesus?

A really helpful discussion of terminology

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Israel, Palestine, Israel/Palestine or Israel-Palestine?

As the mother of two children in diapers I cannot fathom this.

Thank you Mohammed for finding the strength to share these realities with us amid your own pain and hunger.

The recurrence of this question has helped me realize that we’ve overlooked something important in Muslim-Christian bridge-building.

The Question I Get Asked the Most

Event: In-person and online

Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan, and a Broken World

🗓️ Monday, 11/18

🕧 6pm EST