Josephus’ Alleged Testimony on Jesus: A Historical and Islamic Critique
I take a new approach in assessing the significance of the various pieces of evidence to show that the Testimonium Falvianum can only be a…
Refuting the Christian Claim the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Did No Miracles
The Qur’an is considered to be the greatest miracle of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ, but he is also known to have performed and experienced other…
Pride: the Oldest Spiritual Disease
Some differences are clear while others are subtle. I show how they speak for the cohesion and consistency of the Qur’anic account and internal contradictions…
Differences between Qur’an and Bible on Joseph’s story
Some differences are clear while others are subtle. I show how they speak for the cohesion and consistency of the Qur’anic account and internal contradictions…
The Miraculous Qur’an and the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
This presentation is based on research by my wife, Dr Shetha Al-Dargazelli, and myself. The findings were first published about a quarter of a century…
Abrogation and the Preservation of the Qur’an
In this interview, I critique the principle of abrogation (naskh), focusing in particular on its relevance to the perseveration of the Qur’an.
Did the Crucifixion of Jesus Happen? The Evidence Considered
In this interview on Paul Williams’s Blogging Theology, I review the case for the popular belief that the crucifixion of Jesus is a historical fact
Similarities and Differences Between the Qur’an and Jewish and Christian Scriptures and Sources: What Do They Really Mean?
One observation that is often made by critics of the Qur’an is that at times its historical account of a story, such as the story…
The Gospels’ disagreement on the time of the crucifixion
This article is adapted from The Mystery of the Crucifixion: The Attempt to Kill Jesus in the Qur’an, the New Testament, and Historical Sources The…
What Charges Were Brought Against Jesus Before Pilate?
This article is adapted from The Mystery of the Crucifixion: The Attempt to Kill Jesus in the Qur’an, the New Testament, and Historical Sources All…
Was Jesus Arrested on or Before the Passover?
Adapted from The Mystery of the Crucifixion: The Attempt to Kill Jesus in the Qur’an, the New Testament, and Historical Sources Comparing what the Gospels…
The Unhistorical Meaning of “Son of God” in the Gospels
On the 13th/October/2009, I gave a presentation to a group of postgraduate students and members of staff at the School of Philosophy, Theology, and Religion…
