Ray :
You are reading the Qur’an from a position of strength, having spent four decades studying the Gospels and the Old Testament, as you mentioned. The Qur’an is, in many ways, addressed to readers like you. That is why Surah Al-Baqarah begins by engaging the central issues immediately. It does not spend time on lengthy introductions or background narratives. Instead, it speaks directly to Muslims, Christians, and Jews because they already know the covenant, the prophetic tradition, and what it truly means to be a believer. It builds on that shared foundation and calls its readers to reflect on whether they have remained faithful to it.
I have genuinely enjoyed listening to your perspective, and I hope that as the Qur’an begins to distinguish its teachings from areas where the traditions differ, we can continue connecting the central theology shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to better understand why the Qur’an makes those claims. Keep going. I am really enjoying the journey.
2026-08-06 03:08:48