The Quran and the Bible
Learn about the similarities and differences between the Qur'an and the Bible with our expert instructor Sharif Randhawa, author of 'Divine Speech: Exploring the Quran as Literature'.
What are the similarities and differences?
In this course you will learn about the differences and similarities between the Quran and the Bible, with guest instructor Sharif Randhawa.
Who is this course for?
If you’d like to:
Answer your questions about the Quran and the Bible
Understand the key differences and similarities of the Prophet's stories in these two books
Increase your conviction of the Quran
Better appreciate the books of Allah that He sent to His prophets (pbut)
Be a more confident Muslim
Learn more about your own deen
Be able to teach your idea about people of other faiths they interact with
Connect with your fellow humans at an interfaith level
Then this is the course for you!
Curriculum:
We will focus on the stories of the Prophets - how the Quran retells their stories in biblical tradition with important similarities and differences. We will look at the stories of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus - and even Muhammad, peace be upon them all!
Course length:
13 lessons, all between 90 and 120 minutes
Homework:
There's no actual homework, but to ensure the information doesn't fade away once the classes finish, regular review of the slides and lessons will help to cement it in your mind. This will help when trying to impart what you've learnt to others, as well.
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites, except a keen mind!
Materials required:
A notebook and pen
An internet connection
A computer / phone / tablet, with a working speaker
Students receive:
Every recording
All materials used by the instructor
Course length:
12 lessons, all between 90 and 120 minutes
What can I do after this?
We recommend joining our Quranic Supplications course, to continue reflecting on the Quran.
Alternatively, we urge you to check out all our courses here.
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Link to Slides
1.1: Introduction to our Guest Instructor
1.2: Should we Study the Bible? - Part 1
1.3: Should we Study the Bible? - Part 2
1.4: Similarities and Differences (Terminology) - Part 1
1.5: Similarities and Differences (Terminology) - Part 2
1.6: Stories of the Prophets
1.7: Jesus: Prophet or Son of God?
1.8: Jesus Dying for Makind's Sins
1.9: Q&A
2.1: The Old Testament
2.2: The New Testament
2.3: Extra-Canonical Literature
2.4: The Quran's Relationship to the Bible
2.5: Quranic Terms for Previous Scriptures
2.6: Quran and Bible in Muslim Scholarship
2.7: Quran and Bible in Western Scholarship - Part 1
2.8: Quran and Bible in Western Scholarship - Part 2
2.9: Engagement with Jewish and Christian Theology
2.10: Interlinguistic Wordplay
2.11: Debates about Salvation History
2.12: Closing Reflections and Q&A - Part 1
2.13: Q&A - Part 2
2.14: Q&A - Part 3
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Holger Zellentin's Studies - Part 1
3.3: Holgen Zellentin's Studies - Part 2
3.4: Similarities and Differences in the Stories - Part 1
3.5: Similarities and Differences in the Stories - Part 2
3.6: The Rabbinic Retelling
3.7: Adam, Eve, and the Tree
3.8: The Genesis Account
3.9: Q&A - Part 1
3.10: Q&A - Part 2
3.11: Q&A - Part 3
4.1: What is History? - Part 1
4.2: What is History? - Part 2
4.3: Prehistory Legends and Myths
4.4: The Flood Myths
4.5: A Historical Core
4.6: The Flood in the Biblical Account - Part 1
4.7: The Flood in the Biblical Account - Part 2
4.8: The Flood in the Biblical Account - Part 3
4.9: The Flood in the Quranic Account
4.10: Conflicts
4.11: Demographic Extent of the Flood
4.12: Geographical Extent of the Flood
4.13: Time Period of the Flood
4.14: Q&A - Part 1
4.15: Q&A - Part 2
5.1: The Patriarchs
5.2: Historicity
5.3: The Quran and Parabiblical Traditions
5.4: The Astral Triad
5.5: God's Promises to Abraham
5.6: God's Covenant with Abraham
5.7: Abraham and Ishmael - Part 1
5.8: Abraham and Ishmael - Part 2
5.9: The Ishmaelites and Historical Evidence - Part 1
5.10: The Ishmaelites and Historical Evidence - Part 2
5.11: Abraham and Sarah's Promised Son
5.12: The Binding of Isaac or Ishmael?
5.13: Q&A
6.1: Introduction on the Exodus
6.2: Moses and Muhammad
6.3: The Israelites and Slavery
6.4: The Unlikelihood of Escaping Egypt
6.5: Semitic Slave Labor
6.6: City Names and Descriptions
6.7: People Names and Setting of the Exodus
6.8: The Pharaoh of the 'Awtad' - Part 1
6.9: The Pharaoh of the 'Awtad' - Part 2
6.10: Pharaoh's Claim to Divinity and Preservation
6.11: King vs. Pharaoh
6.12: Q&A - Part 1
6.13: Q&A - Part 2
7.1: The Adoption of Moses
7.2: Who is God?
7.3: The Plagues
7.4: Moses' Following and The Re(e)d Sea
7.5: The Wilderness Tradition
7.6: Revelation of the Torah and The Golden Calf Incident
7.7: The Ark of the Covenant and Food in Egypt
7.8: The Incident of The Spies, Korah, and The Death of Moses
7.9: The Late Bronze Age Collapse
7.10: The House in Paradise
7.11: Q&A - Part 1
7.12: Q&A - Part 2
7.13: Q&A - Part 3
7.14: Q&A - Part 4
7.15: Q&A - Part 5
7.16 - Q&A - Part 6
7.17: Q&A - Part 7
8.1: Introduction of the Conquest
8.2: Conquest of the Promised Land - Part 1
8.3: Conquest of the Promised Land - Part 2
8.4: The Book of Joshua
8.5: The Deuteronomistic History and The Conquest in the Quran
8.6: Hadiths on the Conquest
8.7: Historical Issues
8.8: The Pre-Monarchic Period and The Beginning of Monarchy
8.9: The Monarchy in the Quran - Part 1
8.10: The Monarchy in the Quran - Part 2
8.11: A Case of Confusion - Part 1
8.12: A Case of Confusion - Part 2
8.13: The Quranic Name of Talut
8.14: Q&A - Part 1
8.15: Q&A - Part 2
9.1: David's Kingdom and Prophecy in the Quran
9.2: The Tel Dan Stele
9.3: The Reign of Solomon
9.4: Historical Evidence
9.5: Divided Kingdoms, The Prophets and Their Books
9.6: Function of Prophets
9.7: Key Concept - The Day of the Lord (YHVH) - Part 1
9.8: Key Concept - The Day of the Lord (YHVH) - Part 2
9.9: The Assyrian Exile
9.10: Q&A - Part 1
9.11: Q&A - Part 2
9.12: Q&A - Part 3
9.13: Q&A - Part 4
9.14: Q&A - Part 5
10.1: Review
10.2: The Babylonian Exile
10.3: Deliverance From Exile
10.4: The Second Temple Period and The Postexilic Persian Period
10.5: The Hellenistic Period
10.6: The Hasmonean Period
10.7: Significance of the Second Temple Period and Key Concepts
10.8: Messiah and Resurrection
10.9: Jewish Sects
10.10: The Roman Occupation and The Emergence of Christianity and Judaism
10.11: Q&A - Part 1
10.12: Q&A - Part 2
11.1: What is Christianity?
11.2: The Structure of the New Testament
11.3: Paul and The Canonization of the New Testament
11.4: The Gospels
11.5: The Life and Ministry of Jesus in the Gospels and The Temple Complex
11.6: The Nativity of John the Baptist and Jesus in the Qur'an
11.7: The Birth of Jesus in the Qur'an
11.8: "O Sister of Aaron"
11.9: The Titles of Jesus in the Quran
11.10: The Miracles of Jesus
11.11: Q&A - Part 1
11.12: Q&A - Part 2
11.13: Q&A - Part 3
11.14: Q&A - Part 4
12.1: The Conclusion of the Ministry of Jesus
12.2: Exegetical Notes
12.3: The Crucifixion - Part 1
12.4: The Crucifixion - Part 2
12.5: The Crucifixion - Part 3
12.6: The Crucifixion - Part 4 - The Jewish Perspective
12.7: Talmudic Subtext
12.8: God Takes Jesus' Soul
12.9: Christ's Death and Resurrection in the Quran
12.10: God's 'Raising' of Jesus
12.11: Comparison with Christian Views and The Divinity of Jesus
12.12: Further Reading
12.13: Q&A - Part 1
12.14: Q&A - Part 2
12.15: Q&A - Part 3
12.16: Q&A - Part 4
13.1: The Promise to Abraham
13.2: A Prophet Like Moses
13.3: Interpretation of the Prophecy
13.4: Likeness to Moses
13.5: The Prophet's First Revelation
13.6: Objection and Answer
13.7: The Prophet's Description
13.8: Isaiah 42
13.9: Villages of Kedar and Inhabitants of Sela
13.10: The Paraclete and The Messenger 'Whose Name is Ahmad'
13.11: Parable of the Wicked Tenants
13.12: The Destruction of the Temple and Conclusion (References)
13.13: Q&A - Part 1
13.14: Q&A - Part 2
13.15: Q&A - Part 3 (Where to Learn Arabic)
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