Tracing Jesus in the Bible and the Quran

Tracing Jesus in the Bible and the Quran

Author: Fred Maina Macharia

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2004-03-12

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 3638260739

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Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2003 in the subject Theology - Comparative Religion Studies, grade: cum laude, Concordia University Montreal (Concordia Theologica Instiute; Neffs, Penns., USA), language: English, abstract: This paper sets out to examine the presence of Jesus Christ as presented in the Holy Quran. This is presented from the perspective of a twentieth century African Christian after an objective reading of the Holy Quran and some Hadith literature. Jesus comes through as a prophet and messenger of Allah, with whom Allah has established unique relationship and about whom the last word is not yet spoken. The Quran comes through as a great defender of what it reveals as the true nature and identity of Jesus, against different and conflicting misrepresentations of Jesus by rival Christian groups. The Quran presents a Jesus in whom Allah is greatly interested. Allah identifies and prepares Mary the mother of Jesus and entrusts her to the care of Zachariah. Allah gives a gift of a son to Zachariah in their old age; this son is John and called “Yahya” in the Quran. Allah then gives a Word from Himself to Mary. This word from Allah given to Mary becomes Jesus a son born of a virgin mother. Allah himself through the ministry of Angels and nature arranges for and takes care of Mary’s confinement and post-delivery care till Allah presents her back to her people with her infant son Jesus who as an infant miraculously spoke in defense of his mother. The Quran presents a Jesus who delivers a message to the children of Israel only. A Jesus who performs miracles and a Jesus who is rescued by Allah from the threat of being crucified by the Jews Allah takes Jesus unto Himself and before the day of judgement Jesus will come to do the will of Allah. After reading all the references of Jesus in the Quran, one develops an interest in this Prophet and Messenger of Allah and asks many questions about him. However, the Quran is silent. This silence of the Quran about so much historical information about Jesus becomes very loud and problematic. The quotations from the Holy Quran in this paper are from Ali, Abdullah Yusuf: The Holy Quran: Arabic Text, Translation and Commentary, University of New York Press, 1991. The purpose of this paper is:- 1. Trace Jesus in the Holy Quran 2. Compare and contrast the Jesus in the Quran and the Bible 3. Help Christian to understand Islam Religion and being able to answer the basic system of doctrine of a Muslim. 4. Have a picture of Jesus through the eyes of a Muslim and a Christian.


Tracing Jesus in the Bible and the Holy Quran

Tracing Jesus in the Bible and the Holy Quran

Author: Fred Maina Macharia

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 75

ISBN-13: 9783932756931

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A religious comparative study of the presentation of Jesus in the Bible and in the Koran (Quran). The author explortes Biblical and Quranic scripture and also includes historical aspects. Eine religionsvergleichende Studie zum Jesusbild in der Bibel und im Koran (Quran). Dazu zieht der Autor ausführlich biblische als auch koranische Textquellen heran, schließt aber auch historische Fragestellungen mit ein.


Jesus in the Bible - Jesus in the Quran

Jesus in the Bible - Jesus in the Quran

Author: Mohammad A. Mughal

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-05-27

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9781522755302

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What is unique in this book is that it shows beautiful verses about the extraordinary character of Jesus. At the same time, the author reveals how Christian scholars have discovered contradiction, translation errs, and lies in the Bible and these cannot serve as the sound basis for moral guidance. A penetrating and insightful investigation into the mysterious life of Jesus. This book presents the life of Jesus and many traditional beliefs. He is loved both by Christians and Muslims. Many miracles of Jesus can be found in the Quran. Jesus said one cannot serve two Masters: God and Money. But Vatican Bank is reported to have $8 Billion which seems to be a contradiction to the teachings of Jesus. Churches are unable to stop the moral decay in the society with growing use of drugs, liquor, gambling, violence, scandals, abortions, divorces, and family disintegration resulting in the decline of Christianity. This book is intended to create a debate about the true life of Jesus who was a great Prophet and a spirit from God. He chose to live a life of poverty. Majority of the Christians are kind and generous people but they are not fully aware of the spiritual life of Jesus. There are many books, movies, television shows which do not correctly reflect the true life of Jesus. Likewise, there are thousands of different false images of Jesus. To the contrary, the Quran and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad describe the pure character and life of Jesus. In the Bible, Jesus says: "Love thy enemy" and "Do not retaliate." However, unjust wars have been launched, in the last few years, by leaders claiming to be true Christians. This book presents a comparative analysis about the life of Jesus from the Christian as well as Islamic perspective.


I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

Author: Norman L. Geisler

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2021-05-17

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1433581442

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To some, the concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable. Norman Geisler and Frank Turek argue, however, that Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems, but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself. With conviction and clear thinking, Geisler and Turek guide readers through some of the traditional, tested arguments for the existence of a creator God. They move into an examination of the source of morality and the reliability of the New Testament accounts concerning Jesus. The final section of the book deals with a detailed investigation of the claims of Christ. This volume will be an interesting read for those skeptical about Christianity, as well as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to articulate a more sophisticated defense of their faith.


JESUS AND THE QURAN

JESUS AND THE QURAN

Author: Sekou Sowary

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2024-06-18

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13:

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Discover how the Quran promotes Jesus by putting him above all. I was a Muslim, but now I worship Jesus Christ and I am saved since then from all my sins by his blood. Believe in the profoundly simple Gospels, which is 1 John 3:23: “This is God’s command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another.” is verse is a salvation sermon with just two points: believe in Christ, and love others as you love yourself.


Jesus and the Qur’An

Jesus and the Qur’An

Author: Sekou Sowary

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2019-06-25

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1973660083

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My advice is as follows: the Quran is the guide and the weapon of Muslims. Through the 114 Suras and 6,247 verses of the Quran, Muslims must well-handle this guide, this weapon, to combat their ignorance of the divine truth. This truth will set them free and will help them to find the path of salvation. After death, the body remains on earth and the soul joined God Almighty through a single door to be judged. And everyone, particularly my Muslim brothers and sisters, must seek and find that single door in order to save his own soul. Being a suspension of spermatozoon, do not challenge God the Father and obey his holy Word. My prayer goes to all people who will read and trust this book. And I encourage everyone to do their own research in order to find the divine truth from God the Father.


What the Quran Really Teaches About Jesus

What the Quran Really Teaches About Jesus

Author: James K. Walker

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2018-10-02

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 0736973842

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Who Is the Jesus of Islam? Jesus is revered in the Islamic faith—but is he the same Jesus Christians claim as their Savior? James K. Walker, president of Watchman Fellowship, takes you through more than a dozen major similarities and differences between the Jesus of the Bible and the Jesus of the Qur'an. You will learn... how Islam affirms biblical concepts, even though it diverges from Scripture how the Qur'an promotes a deep respect of Jesus, while not identifying Him as a Savior how to cultivate conversational relationships with Muslims, despite your different beliefs and faith backgrounds As Islam continues to spread rapidly across the globe and increases opportunities for personal interaction with Muslims, it's vital that you handle all matters of the Christian faith with wisdom and discernment. The more you know about what the Qur'an teaches, the better equipped you'll be to understand current events and to reach out with truth and love to your Muslim neighbors.


Jesus in the Qur'an

Jesus in the Qur'an

Author: Geoffrey Parrinder

Publisher: ONEWorld Publications

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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Written for both Christians and Muslims, this book offers a modern and balanced study of qur'anic teachings about the birth, life, work, death, and resurrection of Jesus.


The Bible as History

The Bible as History

Author: Werner Keller

Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9781566198011

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The Bible As History by Werner Keller, will take you on a breathtaking journey to the heart of Holy Scripture as it pieces together one of the most stunning spiritual puzzles in the history of mankind.