Tracing Jesus in the Bible and the Quran

Table of Contents

• 1 - Introduction
• 2 - Background - The Books of God
  • Jesus in the Quran
  • The Christology of the Quran
• 3 – Muhammad's Acquaintance with Jesus
• 6 - Jesus Christ According to the Bible
• 7 – Theological Implications of the Christ-Event
• 8 Conclusion

Objectives and Key Themes

This doctoral thesis aims to explore the portrayal of Jesus Christ in the Holy Quran from the perspective of a twentieth-century African Christian. The author analyzes the Quran and some Hadith literature to understand how Jesus is presented within the Islamic tradition.

• The representation of Jesus as a prophet and messenger of Allah in the Quran
• The Quran's defense of Jesus' true nature and identity against conflicting Christian interpretations
• The unique relationship between Allah and Jesus, as portrayed in the Quran
• The importance of Jesus' role as a messenger to the children of Israel
• The miraculous events surrounding Jesus' birth, ministry, and ascension

Chapter Summaries

• 1 - Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the thesis's scope and objectives, highlighting the author's intention to examine the Quran's presentation of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the significance of this study for understanding the Islamic perspective on Jesus, particularly in relation to the historical and theological context of Christianity.
• 2 - Background - The Books of God: This chapter explores the Quran's perspective on the relationship between the Bible and the Quran. It delves into the Quran's view of Jesus as a prophet and messenger of Allah, examining the unique relationship established between Allah and Jesus. This chapter also explores the Quranic Christology and its significance for understanding the Islamic faith.
• 3 – Muhammad's Acquaintance with Jesus: This chapter examines the relationship between Muhammad and Jesus as portrayed in the Quran. It explores the historical and theological significance of Muhammad's encounter with Jesus, highlighting the Quran's perspective on this encounter and its implications for both Islam and Christianity.
• 6 - Jesus Christ According to the Bible: This chapter explores the biblical presentation of Jesus Christ, comparing it to the Quranic perspective. It examines the similarities and differences between the two religious traditions' accounts of Jesus' life, teachings, and ministry, and how they relate to each other within the broader theological framework of Islam and Christianity.
• 7 – Theological Implications of the Christ-Event: This chapter delves into the theological significance of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, examining the Quranic perspective on these events. It explores how these events are understood within the Islamic tradition and how they contribute to the broader theological understanding of Allah's relationship with humanity.

Keywords

This doctoral thesis explores the intersection of Islam and Christianity through an examination of the Quran's portrayal of Jesus Christ. Key terms and concepts include Jesus, Quran, Islam, Christianity, Allah, prophet, messenger, Christology, theological implications, and the unique relationship between Allah and Jesus.