Quran And The Aramaic Gospel Traditions, The
Book Description
Emran Iqbal presents a fascinating exploration of the deep connections between two of the world's most influential sacred texts. Drawing upon centuries of scholarly tradition, this work examines the intricate relationships between the Arabic Quran and the Aramaic Gospels preserved in ancient Syriac and Christian Palestinian dialects.
The author builds upon the foundational research of classical Muslim scholars like al-Biqa'i and al-Suyuti, who first identified significant parallels between Quranic passages and Biblical texts. By combining traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary academic insights, Iqbal offers readers a unique perspective on how these sacred traditions intersected in the ancient Middle East.
Through careful literary and historical analysis, the book traces the development of religious movements from 180 to 632 CE, positioning Islam within the broader context of theological debates among Aramaic-speaking Christian communities. The comparative study organizes its findings around four central themes: prophetic traditions, religious leadership, concepts of divinity, and apocalyptic visions.
Iqbal's research reveals that the Quran emerged from a sophisticated, multilingual environment where theological discourse flourished among monotheistic communities. His analysis suggests that both the speaker and audience of the Quran were deeply familiar with the religious debates of their time, particularly those concerning Jewish-Christian theological positions.
This scholarly work offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand the historical foundations and interconnected nature of Abrahamic religious traditions, providing a bridge between different faith communities through shared textual heritage.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 280 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE
- ✓ Explore Sources
- ✓ Explore Koran & Sacred Writings
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Bible
