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Historical analysis of religious developments, events, and theological movements relevant to apologetics.
GNOSTIC FABLES OF ISLAM Paid Members Public
Muhammad’s contemporaries accused him of regurgitating the ancient myths, fables, traditions, fairytales, etc., of the pagans, Jews, Christians, various heretical sects, etc., and passing them off as revelations sent down to him from his deity: Those who disbelieve say: “This (the Qur’an) is nothing but a lie that
TALMUD, MUHAMMAD & PEDOPHILIA Paid Members Public
MARRIAGEABLE AGE IN RABBINIC JUDAISM In this post I will cite leading rabbinic sources and authorities to show that a female was considered mature enough for marriage only after she had reached puberty, which the rabbis interpreted as taking place after the age of twelve. All emphasis shall be mine.
TALMUD, MUHAMMAD AND PEDOPHILE Paid Members Public
MARRIAGEABLE AGE IN RABBINIC JUDAISM In this post I will cite leading rabbinic sources and authorities to show that a female was considered mature enough for marriage only after she had reached puberty, which the rabbis interpreted as taking place after the age of twelve. All emphasis shall be mine.
WHAT WAS MUHAMMAD’S NAME? Paid Members Public
According to specific traditions, Muhammad was initially given the name Qutam by his paternal grandfather Abd al-Muttalib, but was subsequently changed due to an alleged dreamed thst Muhammad’s mother saw, which informed her that his name will be Muhammad: As for Quṯam b. ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib: his mother
JOSEPHUS AND THE DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE Paid Members Public
Here I share what first century Jewish historian Flavius Josephus wrote concerning some of the supernatural signs and omens that occurred before and during the siege and destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, including heavenly signs seen by the populace as the Temple was being destroyed. The following excerpt is
MUHAMMAD AND THE JEWS Paid Members Public
It is clear from the Quran and the sunnah that Muhammad disliked the Jews more than he did Christians, even though he disliked both. Muhammad’s attitude towards the Jews can be seen from the following passages: Certainly you will find the most violent of people in enmity for those
IBN KATHIR ON THE QURAN’S CORRUPTION Paid Members Public
In this post I excerpt a portion from the writings of the 14th century Muslim scholar and Quranic commentator Ibn Kathir in relation to the compilation of the Quran. Al-Bukhari said: Musa bin Ismail narrated to us, Ibrahim narrated to us, Ibn Shihab narrated to us, that Anas bin
HISTORICITY OF JESUS’ BURIAL Paid Members Public
The material here is taken from the following article: 9 Reasons Why Joseph of Arimathea Was a Real Historical Figure. Joseph of Arimathea plays a big role in defending Jesus’ resurrection. He stood near the center of Bart Ehrman’s reconsideration of the facts surrounding the resurrection. After all, if