Mike Tisdell

Studied Biblical Studies (with an emphasis on OT) at San Jose Bible college (Now called William Jessup University) and Computer Science and Hebrew at San Jose State University. Currently works as a Network Consultant professionally.
Is Allah the God of the Bible?

Is Allah the God of the Bible?

It is becoming increasingly common to hear Evangelical Christian missionaries suggest that “Allah” is the name we should be using for “God” in Islamic contexts and many bible translation organizations are now frequently using “Allah” in the translations they produce...

A Review of the Tchadien Arabic Bible Translation

A Review of the Tchadien Arabic Bible Translation

Concerns about the translation practices of our Evangelical Bible Translation agencies. The recent publication of the Tchadien Bible translation on bible.com provides a solid example about why we should be very concerned about current translation practices being...

Video: Translating the Word of God, by Mike Tisdell

In this video taken at the 2018 Biblical Missiology Pre-Conference Consultation, Mike Tisdell explains core concepts of Bible translation. Covering common methods and issues in translation practice, Tisdell explores how various approaches, including Insider Movement...

Our Missionaries Teach That Muhammad Is a Prophet?

Our Missionaries Teach That Muhammad Is a Prophet?

By Mike Tisdell While not well known to most Evangelical Christians, the idea that one can come to true saving faith in God while remaining in religious systems like Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc...is rapidly becoming mainstream among the western missionaries we are...

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