Claiming Abraham: Reading the Bible and the Qur'an Side by Side
"Michael Lodahl reads the Qur'an alongside the Bible he professes and also the rabbinic commentary he admires. Through the pages of this lovingly crafted book, all Abrahamic believers are invited to feast together on God's word."--Peter Ochs, University of Virginia\ "Claiming Abraham is a lively and succinct theological presentation of religious traditions from the point of view of their own exponents. Lodahl offers the reader the considerable assets of personal sensitivity along with a clear...
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Many of the Bible's characters and stories are also found in the Qur'an, but there are often differing details or new twists in the Qur'an's retelling of biblical narrative. In this compelling book, seasoned theologian Michael Lodahl explores these fascinating divergences to discover the theological difference they make.Writing from a Christian perspective that is respectful of the Islamic tradition, Lodahl offers an accessible introduction to Muslim theology and to the Qur'an's leading themes to help readers better understand Islam. Lodahl compares and contrasts how the Bible and the Qur'an depict and treat certain characters in common to both religions, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. He offers theological reflection on doctrines held in common by Christians and Muslims, such as creation, revelation, and the resurrection of the body. Lodahl also explores the Jewish tradition as an important source for understanding the Qur'an.
Opening: Arguing over Abraham1. Arguing over Abraham Arguing with God 2. People of the Torah, People of the Gospel3. The Creative Word of God: Be!4. The Revealing of the Word of God5. Adam: What Does It Mean to Be Human?6. Cain and Abel: The Commanding Word of God7. Knowing Noah--or Not8. The Sign of Sinai9. Mary, Mother of Jesus10. Jesus, Son of Mary11. Adonai, Allah, and the Triune God12. Apocalypse When?Reopening: Conversation Continues
