Allison Botkin The new testament and the Koran Opening activity Draw recreate a scene from the two selections which are connected or similar Many Americans are familiar with the main concepts of the New Testament What did you know about the Koran prior to reading the selected writings ID: 327272
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Amanda DotsonAllison Botkin
The new testament
and the KoranSlide2
Opening activity Draw / recreate a scene from the two selections which are connected or similar
Many Americans are familiar with the main concepts of the New Testament. What did you know about the Koran prior to reading the selected writings? Slide3
New testament IntroChristianity declared official religion of Roman Empire in 391
4 languages spoken in Roman province of Judea (Jesus’s birthplace)
New Testament Books Include:
-4 Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
-21 Letters written by Paul, Hebrews, James, Peter, John, Jude
-Apocalypse (Revelation)Slide4
New testament history
6 BC – birth of Jesus
35 BC – The
conversion of
Paul and the beginning of his writings
35 – 95 BC – Majority of New Testament books are written
95 BC – John writes
Revelation
Early 300’s – New Testament was recognized as an addition to the BibleSlide5
Rise of islam and islamic
literature background
Koran written in early 7
th
century on teachings from the prophet Muhammad
Basis for the Islamic religion
Muhammad helped unify all tribes in Arabia for first time
Islamic faith connected to spread of Islamic ruleSlide6Slide7
Koran history Time period for the Koran: 610-632
Muslims don’t accept the Koran in other languages (translations)
Muhammad
-
Prophet of God to the Muslims
Muhammad success in having followers made home unwelcome him and he then moved to Medina
Joseph is a prophet in Islam (not Christianity or Judaism)Slide8
New testament & Koran Teachings - overview
The New Testament
Matthew 5-7
Explains
that all are blessed
Salt and light
Fulfillment of the law
Murder
Adultery
Divorce
Oaths
Eye for eye
Love for Enemies
Giving to the needy
Prayer
FastingTreasures in heavenDo not worryJudging others
The Koran
4. Women
Men hold authority above women (superior)
55. Be Merciful
Blessings created by Lord
62. The Day of Congregation
Infinite grace
God will not guide wrong doersSlide9
What are some of the similarities/differences between the role women play in society today and the role they played in the Koran?Slide10
Mary vs. Maryam (arabic for mary
)
D
iscuss
the different roles the birth of Mary’s child had in each of the
books (pg. 709 & 880).
Which emphasizes the importance of his birth more or is it equally
represented? Slide11
Compare these two verses from the New Testament and the Koran.
For God so loved the world that he gave is one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Then when the, when the prayers are ended, disperse and go in quest of God’s bounty. Remember God always, so that you may prosper. Friday, or the Day of Congregation 62:10
Do you see any similarities?Slide12
What are some similarities you can find between the New Testament of the Bible and the Koran?Slide13
What differences can you find between the New Testament and the Koran?Slide14
Sourceshttp://www.ccel.org/bible/phillips
/CN620NTHISTORY.htm
http://bama.ua.edu/~msa/
mary.html