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Everett Jenkins and The Quest for Truth
Everett “Skip” Jenkins is a writer, scholar, and blogger from Fairfield, California, known for his extensive body of work on African history, Islam, and interfaith dialogue. Over the past several decades, he has authored six major reference books — Pan-African Chronology (three volumes), The Muslim Diaspora (two volumes), and The Creation — and has launched multiple blogs, including The Quest for Truth, The Muslim Compendium, and Who’s Who in Islam .
Purpose of The Quest for Truth
The Quest for Truth blog is part of Jenkins’ broader mission to explore and share insights from diverse religious, historical, and philosophical traditions. He has stated that his writing is not primarily for fame or notoriety, but as a response to what he describes as a “calling” to express God’s will through his words . The blog serves as a platform for:
Interfaith exploration — examining beliefs and experiences across Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and other traditions.
Historical and theological analysis — such as his 2025 post on the Johannine Apocalypse, which situates the Book of Revelation within its socio-historical context and Jewish apocalyptic traditions .
Personal spiritual reflections — including accounts influenced by his near-death experience, which he describes as a transformative encounter with a “vibrant Divine Universe” filled with light, life, and love .
Themes and Approach
Jenkins’ work often blends:
Scholarly research with accessible writing.
Faith-based perspective with open-minded inquiry into other belief systems.
Personal testimony alongside historical and textual analysis.
His approach is to present multiple viewpoints, encourage critical thinking, and foster understanding across religious and cultural boundaries.
Related Works
In addition to The Quest for Truth, Jenkins’ notable books include:
The Creation: Secular, Jewish, Catholic, Protestant and Muslim Perspectives Analyzed
Pan-African Chronology (volumes covering African diaspora history)
The Muslim Diaspora (two volumes on Muslim history and communities) .
In short: The Quest for Truth is Everett Jenkins’ blog for exploring and sharing the search for truth across faiths, histories, and philosophies, reflecting his scholarly background, interfaith interests, and personal spiritual journey.
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