Opus 2011-124, Koran Klarifications: Jesus, Forerunner of Mohammed

In contemporary, politically correct books that discuss Islam and Christianity it is popular to say that Islam has a high opinion of Jesus and so we should focus on what we have in common.  The problem is that we are not talking about the same Jesus.  Islam makes Jesus into the role of John the Baptist, one who prepares the way. 

“And remember when Jesus the son of Mary said, ‘O children of Israel! of a truth I am God's apostle to you to confirm the law which was given before me, and to announce an apostle that shall come after me whose name shall be Ahmad!’   But when he (Ahmad) presented himself with clear proofs of his mission, they said, ‘This is manifest sorcery!’”  Surah 61, “Battle Array” verse 6

One of the key purposes of Jesus, according to the Koran, was to announce that Mohammed (Ahmad) was coming.  When Christians clearly reject this, and Mohammed was obviously aware they did, they are rejected.

All Koran quotes are from the translation by Rev. J.M. Rodwell, M.A. provided by the Gutenberg Project.

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