God in the Qurʼan
Book Description
In this illuminating exploration, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jack Miles turns his scholarly lens toward Allah, the central figure of Islam, offering readers a nuanced portrait that bridges understanding across faith traditions. Drawing from his acclaimed previous works examining the God of the Hebrew Bible and the figure of Christ, Miles presents a thoughtful analysis of the divine character as revealed in the Qur'an.
Through careful comparative study, Miles places Islamic scripture alongside passages from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, revealing how the Qur'anic vision both connects with and refines earlier Abrahamic traditions. He examines foundational narratives including creation, the stories of Cain and Abel, Abraham and Isaac, Moses and the Exodus, and Jesus's birth, demonstrating how these accounts illuminate Allah's distinctive nature and teachings.
What emerges is a portrait of a divine figure who seeks to restore and perfect what has been lost or corrupted in previous religious traditions. Miles reveals Allah as less unpredictable than the Old Testament's Yahweh and less paradoxical than the New Testament's Christ, yet unmistakably part of their shared spiritual lineage. The author emphasizes Allah's consistently merciful temperament and clarifying purpose.
This scholarly yet accessible work challenges common misconceptions about Islam while highlighting the profound spiritual continuities that unite Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Miles invites readers to discover the reasonable foundations of Islamic faith, fostering greater understanding and trust across religious boundaries in our interconnected world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 241 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Koran
- ✓ Explore Qurʼan
- ✓ Explore Qur ơan
- ✓ Explore Comparative Religion
- ✓ Explore Theology
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore God (Islam)
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / Islam / Theology
