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• ‘Does the Qur’an intend to ‘correct’ the previous scriptures?’

  By richardzetter on July 13, 2021 • ( 0 )

  
  

  In this post (see below) I try to respond to the argument that the Qur’an is implicitly teaching the textual corruption of the previous scriptures, by intentionally ‘correcting’ them. Do share your thoughts below or on the post itself 🙂… Read More ›

• Does ḥarrafa imply textual corruption?

  By richardzetter on June 28, 2021 • ( 46 )

  
  

  In my latest blog post I look at the Qur’an’s usage of the ḥarrafa verb, to try and see whether this verb implies the textual corruption of the previous scriptures. Happy to reply to comments here or on the original… Read More ›

• Do Western scholars think the Qur’an teaches the textual corruption of the previous scriptures? – part 2

  By richardzetter on June 9, 2021 • ( 11 )

  
  

  New blog post: Does what it says on the tin! It’s quite long – a casual reader may just want to skip to the conclusion and analysis. Happy to discuss here or in the comments section on the article 🙂

• ‘Do Western scholars think the Qur’an teaches the textual corruption of the previous scriptures? – Part 1’

  By richardzetter on May 26, 2021 • ( 6 )

  
  

  In this article I look at the scholars appealed to by Blogging Theology (videos here and here), in favour of the idea that the Qur’an teaches that the previous scriptures have been textually corrupted. I discuss what we actually mean… Read More ›

• Does Q 2:79 claim that the previous scriptures have been textually corrupted?

  By richardzetter on May 18, 2021 • ( 31 )

  
  

  In this article I look at both the Qur’an itself as well as Muslim commentary (tafsīr). I try to highlight the complexity regarding this question – what do we mean when we talk about textual corruption? But in the way… Read More ›

• What does ‘muhaymin’ mean?

  By richardzetter on May 4, 2021 • ( 60 )

  
  

  In discussing whether or not the Qur’an affirms the textual reliability of the previous scriptures, Muslims often appeal to ‘muhaymin’ in Q 5:48, claiming that the Qur’an as a ‘muhaymin’ is acting as a ‘quality control’, correcting the errors of… Read More ›

• Can Muslims copy Christians in using typology to find Muhammad in the Bible?

  By richardzetter on March 26, 2021 • ( 8 )

  
  

  In a previous conversation with a Muslim, he asked why Christians are allowed to use typology to find Jesus in the Old Testament, but it is illegitimate to use the same methods to find Muhammad in the Bible? Here are… Read More ›

• Is Deuteronomy 18 about Muhammad?

  By richardzetter on March 17, 2021 • ( 40 )

  
  

  Would be great to get people’s feedback, either here or on the blog post 🙂 What am I missing?

• Is Isaiah 42 a prediction of Muhammad?

  By richardzetter on March 9, 2021 • ( 11 )

  
  

  A common topic, but I’ve written this in preparation for another post… Have a read, and let me know either here or there if you disagree with the points I make!

• False prophecy in the Qur’an? A cataclysmic judgement that never arrived?

  By richardzetter on March 5, 2021 • ( 20 )

  
  

  This is a rather tentative post, but I just wanted to highlight an issue that I have rarely heard raised in Muslim-Christian discussion. Do feel free to comment on the post itself or below 🙂

• Is it hypocritical for Christians to point out non-canonical sources in the Qur’an?

  By richardzetter on January 28, 2021 • ( 16 )

  
  

  ‘Is it hypocritical for Christians to point out non-canonical sources in the Qur’an?’ https://steelmanapologetics.com/is-it-hypocritical-for…/ I make four arguments as to why it is not: 1) The Qur’an seems to refer to these sources much more frequently. 2) The Qur’an seems… Read More ›

• Is Muhammad CLEARLY in the Bible? (Q 2:146)

  By richardzetter on January 15, 2021 • ( 61 )

  
  

  I just wanted to highlight my latest YT video, ‘Is Muhammad CLEARLY in the Bible? (Q 2:146) In this video I consider the more popular Muslim interpretation of Q 2:146, that Jews and Christians should be able to clearly recognise… Read More ›

• Did the sun actually set in a ‘muddy spring?’ (Q 18:86)

  By richardzetter on January 14, 2021 • ( 56 )

  
  

  ‘Did the sun actually set in a ‘muddy spring?’ (Q 18:86)’ https://steelmanapologetics.com/did-the-sun-actually-set…/ In this post I respond to the common Muslim argument that the Qur’an is only stating that the sun APPEARED to Dhu l-Qarnayn to be setting in a… Read More ›

• Does forgiveness require atonement? (Q 5:95, 89)

  By richardzetter on January 8, 2021 • ( 14 )

  
  

  Muslims sometimes say that forgiveness that requires atonement or some form of penalty or payment isn’t truly forgiveness. The idea that Christ died for our sins thus is not an act of forgiveness from God, because someone still paid the… Read More ›

• ‘Produce your proof if you are telling the truth’ (Q 2:111)

  By richardzetter on January 6, 2021 • ( 112 )

  
  

  I have just realised as I am typing this that the heading rhymes – surely this is no coincidence, but a momentous sign that this is a particularly important verse to pay attention to (I am being facetious – many… Read More ›