The Bible and the Qur'an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition

by John Kaltner, Younus Mirza

The Bible and the Qur'an provides an overview of all the figures and groups who are mentioned in both the Bible and the Qur'an. Principal focus centres on the similarities and differences between the presentations of these characters in the two texts, with special emphasis placed on how they appear in the Islamic text. References are also included to how many of the individuals/groups discussed are treated in other Islamic sources.

Each figure or group includes: (1) a list of relevant Qur'an passages; (2) a description of how the individual/group is presented in the Islamic Texts; (3) questions and issues to consider; (4) suggestions for further readings. An introductory section provides a basic orientation to the Qur'an and other Islamic sources.

Genres: Islam, Religion, Nonfiction

184 pages, Hardcover

Published February 8, 2018

Reviews

[Yasmine Flodin-Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful resource, would be good for undergrads.

[Hannah Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read part of this for an undergrad class. Great information.

[Nuha Kabbani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Good for a new convert to Islam.

[sara ⋆ ˚｡⋆౨ৎ˚ · Rating 4 out of 5]

ramadan read #3 ✅ really interesting and general overview of biblical figures in the Quran in comparison to Judeo-Christian beliefs

[Cole Shiflet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting and helpful comparative analysis of the Quranic account of biblical figures. I hear too many well-meaning Christians who try to flatten the differences of these two accounts for the sake of missions.