How Do They Compare?
THE QURAN |
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THE BIBLE |
Came through one man. |
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Came through more than 40 people. |
He was an Arab. |
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They were all Hebrews. |
He did no miracles. |
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They were attested by many miracles. |
Made no predictions. |
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Made hundreds of verifiable predictions. |
Arabic version alone is trusted. |
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Translations provide adequate understanding. |
God's great name is Allah. |
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God's personal name is Yahweh. |
Doctrines differs from those of the Hebrews. |
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Continuity of doctrine between all the biblical prophets and apostles. |
Relates only visions and traditions from long after the historical events. |
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Records eye-witness accounts of most events. |
Presents apocryphal legends. |
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Teaches no human myths. |
Mary, mother of Jesus, is the only named woman. |
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Many women are named and honored. |
Seeks to "supercede" other books. |
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No Scripture abrogates another. |
Claims another messenger followed Jesus. |
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Jesus the Messiah is the final messenger. |
Jesus is called a prophet among many. |
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Jesus is Prophet, Savior and Lord. |
The human duty is to be a submissive servant of God. |
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The human privilege is to become an adopted child of God. |
Salvation is by works and Allah's sovereign will. |
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Salvation is by faith alone in Jesus' death and return to life. |