[244] 'MTSU On The Record' Nears Christmas With Look At Jesus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 16, 2010
EDITORIAL CONTACT: Gina Logue, 615-898-5081, or WMOT-FM, 615-898-2800

‘MTSU ON THE RECORD’ NEARS CHRISTMAS WITH LOOK AT JESUS
Historian Ron Messier Examines Christian, Islamic Views of Jesus of Nazareth
(MURFREESBORO) – Dr. Ron Messier, professor emeritus of history at MTSU, will talk about his new book Jesus: One Man, Two Faiths on the next edition of “MTSU on the Record” with host Gina Logue at 8 a.m. this Sunday, Dec. 19, on WMOT-FM (89.5 and wmot.org).
Messier, a professor of Middle East history and historical archaeology at MTSU from 1972 to 2004, spent eight years writing this book, which is subtitled “A Dialogue between Christians and Muslims.” Jesus: One Man, Two Faiths compares and contrasts Biblical and Quranical perspectives on Jesus’ birth, crucifixion, resurrection and impact on humanity.
To listen to previous programs, go to http://www.mtsu.edu/news/podcast/podcast2010.shtml. For more information about “MTSU on the Record,” contact Logue at 615-898-5081 or WMOT-FM at 615-898-2800.
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