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Bridger, Jason Scott.

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Christian exegesis of the Qur'an: A critical analysis of the apologetic use of the Qur'an in select medieval and contemporary Arabic texts.

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Christian exegesis of the Qur'an: A critical analysis of the apologetic use of the Qur'an in select medieval and contemporary Arabic texts./
Author:	Bridger, Jason Scott.
Published:	Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, : 2013,
Description:	208 p.
Notes:	Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 74-11(E), Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertation Abstracts International74-11A(E).
Subject:	Islamic studies. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=3571512
ISBN:	9781303234224

Christian exegesis of the Qur'an: A critical analysis of the apologetic use of the Qur'an in select medieval and contemporary Arabic texts.
Bridger, Jason Scott.

Christian exegesis of the Qur'an: A critical analysis of the apologetic use of the Qur'an in select medieval and contemporary Arabic texts. - Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2013 - 208 p.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 74-11(E), Section: A.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013.

This dissertation addresses the question of whether or not Christians in Arabic-speaking milieus are justified in making positive apologetic use of qur'anic points of contact in their explanations of the Bible and Christian doctrines. Chapter one situates this topic within the history of Arabic Christianity and highlights some of the linguistic, theological, and philosophical challenges that faced the first generations of Christians who sought to author their theology in the language of the Qur'an. With the passage of time, Christians began developing contextualized approaches to defending the core doctrines of their faith. One such approach was the attribute apology. The development of such approaches demonstrates that the theology authored in this milieu reflects Islamic frames of reference. After this historical overview, the chapter turns to situate the topic of this dissertation within the ongoing discussion in western missiological circles over the validity of making positive use of others' sacred texts. A spectrum of opinions is examined and Sam Schlorff's ideas are presented as representative of those who are against such an approach in Islamic contexts. Schlorff argues that making positive use of the Qur'an is syncretistic. Following this, the thesis statement is given along with a description of the methodology, limitations, and the rationale behind the choice of the medieval and contemporary texts examined in this dissertation. The chapter ends with a discussion of the contribution this study hopes to make to the ongoing conversation about theologizing in Muslim contexts.

ISBN: 9781303234224Subjects--Topical Terms:

1082939
Islamic studies.

Christian exegesis of the Qur'an: A critical analysis of the apologetic use of the Qur'an in select medieval and contemporary Arabic texts.
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520 $a This dissertation addresses the question of whether or not Christians in Arabic-speaking milieus are justified in making positive apologetic use of qur'anic points of contact in their explanations of the Bible and Christian doctrines. Chapter one situates this topic within the history of Arabic Christianity and highlights some of the linguistic, theological, and philosophical challenges that faced the first generations of Christians who sought to author their theology in the language of the Qur'an. With the passage of time, Christians began developing contextualized approaches to defending the core doctrines of their faith. One such approach was the attribute apology. The development of such approaches demonstrates that the theology authored in this milieu reflects Islamic frames of reference. After this historical overview, the chapter turns to situate the topic of this dissertation within the ongoing discussion in western missiological circles over the validity of making positive use of others' sacred texts. A spectrum of opinions is examined and Sam Schlorff's ideas are presented as representative of those who are against such an approach in Islamic contexts. Schlorff argues that making positive use of the Qur'an is syncretistic. Following this, the thesis statement is given along with a description of the methodology, limitations, and the rationale behind the choice of the medieval and contemporary texts examined in this dissertation. The chapter ends with a discussion of the contribution this study hopes to make to the ongoing conversation about theologizing in Muslim contexts.
520 $a The goal of chapter two is to defend the thesis of this dissertation through a careful exegesis of Scripture. The chapter begins by discussing four ways that the New Testament interacts with other texts. Acts 17 provides an example of how the New Testament interacts with noncanonical, sacred texts that were originally written in praise of Zeus. This passage is examined in order to answer the question of whether or not it provides hermeneutical guidelines for those seeking to establish textual points of contact. Acts 17 demonstrates that Paul utilizes points of contact in order to draw people into the Bible's hermeneutical and theological horizons. Upon accomplishing this, he then uses the points of contact to reveal the points of contradiction in their idolatry and false worship. Paul's approach in this regard is taken as providing a biblical precedent for those who would use the Qur'an in similar ways. The chapter addresses the concerns of those who disagree with this interpretation of Acts 17 and provides a set of guidelines for those who would make positive use of the Qur'an.
520 $a Chapters three and four seek to defend the thesis on the basis of several examples from church history and contemporary Arabic writings. In chapter three, two medieval Arabic texts are examined to see how the authors make positive use of qur'anic locutions in the context of discussing three Christological themes: the divinity of Christ, the Incarnation, and the crucifixion and resurrection. The first text is anonymous and dates from ca. 755 AD. It is entitled, On the Triune Nature of God. The second text records a debate between Theodore Abu Qurra (d. 830) and a number of Muslim interlocutors. The debate was held in ca. 829 AD in the court of the 'Abbasid Caliph, al-Ma'mun (d. 833). Abu Qurra was a Chalcedonian bishop and is the first named Christian we know of who authored original theological treatises in Arabic.
520 $a Chapter four looks at the same three Christological themes but in the writings of the contemporary al-Kalima School based in Beirut, Lebanon. Al-Kalima is a group of scholars from various backgrounds who have produced a number of books and articles aimed at helping Arabic-speaking Muslims understand the Bible. Two of their commentaries are examined here, A Sufi Reading of the Gospel of John and The True Meaning of the Gospels and Acts. Each of these commentaries is prefaced by several articles that treat theological questions and misunderstandings that Muslims have about the Bible and Christian doctrines. Several of these articles are examined in order to see how the al-Kalima School make positive use of qur'anic points of contact.
520 $a Chapter five looks at the implications this dissertation has for theological method in Arab-Muslim milieus. It begins with an overview of the grand biblical narrative and a discussion about theological translatability in Christianity and Islam. The examination demonstrates that in the gospel God both affirms and transforms each human context where it takes root. This implicitly means that every culture is a valid arena for gospel-contextualization, including Arab-Muslim cultures. The challenge for those who follow Christ is to accomplish their theologizing in ways that are both faithful and meaningful. This chapter highlights and addresses two problems in Sam Schlorff's Betrothal Model of contextualization---his notion of theological starting points and his hermeneutics. The problems are treated and solutions are offered. The chapter ends with two suggestions for future research and a summary of the findings of this dissertation.
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