Date
3-22-2024
Department
Rawlings School of Divinity
Degree
Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics (MA)
Chair
Sherene Nicholas Khouri
Keywords
Crucifixion, Islamic Scholarship, Swoon Theory, Medical Perspective, Qur'an, Bible
Disciplines
Christianity
Recommended Citation
Asante, Emmanuel K., "The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus in the Qur'an and Islamic Scholarship: The "Swoon Theory" and the Medical Perspective" (2024). Masters Theses. 1120.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/1120
Abstract
The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is a profound event that holds immense theological significance within Christianity. However, the Islamic perspective as presented in the Qur'an, offers a distinct portrayal of this event, giving rise to an argument known as the Swoon Theory. This theory suggests that Jesus did not die on the cross but instead survived the crucifixion, prompting various interpretations and implications. This thesis aims to explore the depiction of the crucifixion and death of Jesus in the Qur'an, focusing specifically on the swoon theory and its relationship with the medical perspective. By examining relevant Qur'anic verses and exploring medical knowledge and historical context, this research will delve into the plausibility and implications of the Swoon Theory from a medical standpoint.
