Raymond Ibrahim

Raymond Ibrahim

Distinguished Middle East expert, author, and scholar providing critical insights into Islam, the West, and the ongoing challenges facing Christian communities worldwide.

Best-selling AuthorRegular ColumnistInternational Speaker

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Books by Raymond Ibrahim

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The Two Swords of Christ
Five Centuries of War between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom

The definitive account of the warrior-monks who stood as Christendom’s shield against centuries of relentless Islamic aggression and a superlative example of Muscular Christianity for an era marred by effete and effeminized forms of the faith.

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Defenders of the West
The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam

A tribute to Christian heroes who resisted Islamic expansion and defended their faith throughout history.

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Sword and Scimitar
Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West

A comprehensive history of the 14-century conflict between Islam and the West, exploring key battles, figures, and ideologies.

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Crucified Again
Exposing Islam's New War on Christians

An exposé of the persecution of Christians in the Muslim world, detailing historical and contemporary accounts.

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The Al Qaeda Reader
The Essential Texts of Osama Bin Laden's Terrorist Organization

A compilation of key texts from Al Qaeda, providing insight into the ideology and motivations of the jihadist movement.

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The Battle of Yarmuk
An Assessment of the Immediate Factors behind the Islamic Conquests