By Toby Jepson Introduction Most Muslims deny that Jesus was ever crucified. I hope in this paper to examine and evaluate some of the reasons that are given in support of this assertion. Claims such as this are usually made for one of two reasons: either there is factual evidence, or … [Read more...]
101 Cleared-up Contradictions in the Bible
By: Jay Smith, Alex Chowdhry, Toby Jepson, James Schaeffer "The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him." (Proverbs 18:17) The Charge of Contradiction Muslims talk often about the many contradictions in the Bible. The number of contradictions vary … [Read more...]
Uncomfortable Questions for the Qur’an
Apologetic Paper by Jay Smith - 14th May 1995 Contents Muslim Claims for the Qur'an Disturbing Questions Do we have the Uthmanic Recension? What do archeology and the external documents tell us? Qibla Jews Mecca Dome on the … [Read more...]
Does the Bible or the Qur’an have stronger historical corroboration?
The Qur'an Does the Bible or the Qur’an have stronger historical corroboration? How would you support your argument, using specific examples? Apologetic Paper (Joseph Smith) - May 1995 Contents Introduction The Authority of the Qur'an The Revelation of the Qur'an The … [Read more...]
Qur’anic Interpretation
Jay Smith - January 1996 Qur'anic interpretation, or exegesis, known as Tafsir in Arabic, is the exercise by which writers and theologians explained the text of the Qur'an. Their aim was to explore its ramification as much as possible, as well as to make the text understandable to the … [Read more...]