Gabriel S. Reynolds is Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology in the Department of Theology at Notre Dame, where he researches the Qur’an and Muslim-Christian relations. He received his Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from Yale University, where his dissertation, A Muslim Theologian in the Sectarian Milieu (published by Brill in 2004), won the Field Prize. He is the author of The Qur’an and Its Biblical Subtext (Routledge, 2010) and of The Emergence of Islam (Fortress, 2012), the translator of ‘Abd al-Jabbar’s Critique of Christian Origins (BYU, 2008), and the editor of The Qur’an in Its Historical Context (Routledge, 2008) and New Perspectives on the Qur’an: The Qur’an in Its Historical Context 2 (Routledge, 2011).
Prof. Reynolds is currently Chair of the Executive Board of the International Qur’anic Studies Association. At Notre Dame, he teaches courses on theology, Muslim/Christian Relations, and Islamic Origins. Prof. Reynolds has been a visiting professor at the Université de Saint Joseph in Lebanon and at the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium, and he has lectured on the Church and Islam throughout the world, including Oxford, Cairo, Rome, Jerusalem, and Iran.
Praise for Gabriel Reynolds
“Gabriel Reynolds combines deep learning and a gift for teaching. His sympathetic but learned approach to Islam is a real grace in these times.”
– Lawrence S. Cunningham, O’Brien Professor of Theology Emeritus, University of Notre Dame
“Gabriel Reynolds is an internationally renowned scholar of the Quran. His work on the relationship of early Quranic traditions to the Bible is groundbreaking and will forever alter the way in which scholars see the origins of the Islamic faith.” – Gary A. Anderson, Hesburgh Professor of Catholic Theology, University of Notre Dame
“Engaging and lucid in explaining the often dauntingly complex and conflicting claims to legitimacy by Islam and Christianity, Gabriel Said Reynolds enlightens his listeners and illuminates religions’ problems and promise in our increasingly dangerous and divided world.”
– Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame
Gavin –
The explanations given by the Prof. Gabriel S. Reynolds were very clear.
I always wanted to know more about the Qur’an and was quite impressed how the Qur’an links in with the Bible. The explanations given by the Prof. Gabriel S. Reynolds were very clear.
John –
I found Prof. Reynolds’ courses both very important and excellent as well as timely.
I found Prof. Reynolds’ courses both very important and excellent as well as timely. His first series on Christianity and Islam I presented for discussion at our local public library to an average of 10 people a week for 10 weeks. It was very well received.
Sandra –
Very informative.
Not knowing anything about the Qur’an, I found it very informative
Marcella L., OH –
Fall Survey: October 2016
I had read the Qur’an, but these CD’s made it much more understandable. It made me realize just why it is so important to them and why they get so upset when it is in any way mocked.
Carol Rummel, TN –
Fall Survey: October 2016
This course offered much needed insight into the Quran. As Catholic Chrstians, we all need to better understand the differences and the origin of Islam.
Bro. Michael –
Complete knowledge and mastery
Prof. Reynolds has complete knowledge and mastery of the Two texts. As you listen to his delivery, he not only imparts the Academic content but you can see how The Sacred Texts have been imbued by Prof. Reynold and the delivery expresses a deep Reverence for the Texts. I had not seen nor heard such before.
Thomas –
No words were wasted
Every lecture responded to questions I had. No words were wasted, it was well organized, and I felt better equipped to respond to the Islamophobia around me. I should listen to it again!
Brother Michael P., NY –
Winter Survey: January 2017
Prof. Reynolds, manner of presenting is most inviting, you immediately see that he knows his subject through & through. What is most appealing is: He not only presents his topic but lives and highly honors its content and meaning. You see his dedication and devotion to his profession and audience. I also have his other Lecture: Christian and Islamic Theology.
Anonymous –
Winter Survey: January 2017
A very frank, carefully reasoned assessment of the prospects for cooperation between the various strands of Islam and Christianity (including Western culture).
Fr. Michael R., Canada –
Winter Survey: January 2017
Gabriel Said Reynolds is obviously both very knowledgeable about Islam and at the same time a faithful Catholic. Today when more and more of our neighbors are Muslims his learning contributes a great deal to better understanding and relations.
John B L., NY, –
Winter Survey: January 2017
I like the easy scholarship of Gabriel S. Reynolds, Ph.D., a UND professor. He is fluent in Arabic and makes Islam understandable with comparisons to Christian theology.
Fr. Michael R., Canada –
Summer 2018 Survey
Professor Reynolds is very knowledgeable and is also an excellent teacher.