Biblical Figures in the Islamic Faith - Hardcoverby Stephen J. Vicchio (Author), Bruce C. Birch (Foreword by) ""Vicchio believes that by understanding how much Muslim tradition overlaps with the biblical traditions of Judaism and Christianity, we might begin to expose a wedge of common ground on which understanding and respect might begin to be built. ""Vicchio begins with a brief introduction sketching some fundamentals of Muslim history and culture, and clearing away some common misconceptions.