Prophets in the Qur’ān and the Bible
Ebook
Overview
The theme of prophets and prophecy is a central area of theological research and discussion in both Christianity and Islam. While academic researches on the prophets of Islamic tradition do exist, it is rare to find studies which compare them with the biblical accounts based on evangelical theology. This book provides theological analysis of the biblical prophets which appear in the Qur’an and the Islamic literature. The selection of prophets includes Adam, Nuh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham), Yusuf (Joseph), Musa (Moses), Dawud (David), Ezekiel (Dhul-Kifl), Zakariya, Yahya (John, the Baptist), and Mary the Mother of Jesus. The contributors are a distinguished group of international scholars who combine impressive academic credentials with extensive ministry among Muslims. Moreover, the international nature of the contributors lends credibility to the work as an exercise in global theology. This book lays a good foundation for the comparison of scriptural and theological traditions of two world major religions and for generating further discussions.
“The prophetic historiography of shared space between the Qur’ān
and the Bible has been a widely discussed but seldom fully
researched theme in interreligious dialogue between Muslims and
Christians. This sympathetic study represents a significant step
forward in this research. I heartily recommend it for all serious
participants in Islamic-Christian dialogue.”
—Timothy C. Tennent, Asbury Theological Seminary
“The essays in this volume all focus on a concept that is central
to both Islam and Christianity—the prophet. The essays set out the
notion of the prophet in the Qur’ān and Islam and compare it with
that found in the Old and New Testaments. . . . The
contributors are a distinguished group of international scholars
who combine impressive academic credentials with extensive ministry
among Muslims.”
—Harold Netland, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
“Prophets in the Qur’ān and the Bible is a must-read text
for any serious Christian who wishes to deepen their understanding
of Islam from the gospel perspective, both in academic endeavors
and for Christian ministries. This study of comparing the Qur’ānic
and biblical prophets elucidates different fundamentals between the
two faiths without disregarding their surface similarities. Even
earnest Muslims can benefit from this book to be illumined on the
purposes of the biblical prophets.”
—C. S. Caleb Kim, Africa International University
- Title: Prophets in the Qur’ān and the Bible
- Authors: Daniel S. Baeq, Sam Kim
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666726527, 9781666726510, 1666726516, 9781666732610, 1666732613, 1666726524
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666726527
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-23T09:07:14Z
Daniel S. Baeq is President of Bethel Theological Seminary and
Senior Pastor of Bethel Korean Presbyterian Church. He served a
Muslim minority in the Southeast Asia and initiated research and
development projects to outreach the community. He authored
Joining God’s Mission: A Perspective on Short-Term Missions
(2008, Korean), and more than twenty-eight journal articles in
Korean and English.
Sam Kim (Sarah Yoon) is Assistant Professor of Intercultural
Studies at Asbury University. She served as a missionary in the
Middle East for fourteen years involved in sharing the gospel and
discipling converts from Muslim background. She has written several
books and articles, including Identity Crisis: Standing Between
Two Identities of Women Believers from Muslim Backgrounds in
Jordan (2015).