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The Bible vs. The Qur’an

Composed over 1000+ years Many cultural and historical settings, many authors Began as oral tradition, edited by scholars. Composed over two decades Composed in two cities by one author Transcript of ecstatic visions of uneducated man, compiled by one man. The Bible vs. The Qur’an.

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The Bible vs. The Qur’an

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  1. Composed over 1000+ years Many cultural and historical settings, many authors Began as oral tradition, edited by scholars Composed over two decades Composed in two cities by one author Transcript of ecstatic visions of uneducated man, compiled by one man The Bible vs. The Qur’an

  2. Many genres Chronological and topical order Logical progression of ideas or themes Two genres: preaching and poetry Suras arranged longest to shortest Suras often jump from topic to topic The Bible vs. The Qur’an

  3. Mostly 3rd person Historically accurate, used by archeologists Mostly 1st person pl. (“We” = Allah) Historical inaccuracies and anachronisms The Bible vs. The Qur’an

  4. The Afterlife Like Christian picture but more literal, physical Paradise features • Streams and pools of water • Lush gardens, birds • Riches, luxury • Doe-eyed virgin slave-girls

  5. Paradise

  6. The Afterlife Hell • Firey torment • Boiling water • Eat heads of demons or snakes • Like Christian medieval view

  7. Islamic Timeline • 570 M. born in Mecca • 610 M. recieves 1st vision, begins preaching • 622 M. leaves Mecca for Medina, becomes leader of the city through diplomacy • 630 M. conquers Mecca, returns to Medina • 632 M. dies, from past poisoning? Abu Bakr becomes first Caliph (Deputy, Successor)

  8. Islamic Timeline • 650 Uthman, 3rd Caliph, compiles Qur’an, destroys other versions

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