Exploring the Interconnectedness of Two Doctrines: The Pentateuchal Image of God and the Quranic Caliph of God

سال انتشار: 1403
نوع سند: مقاله ژورنالی
زبان: انگلیسی
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Within the Abrahamic Sacred books, two distinct concepts regarding the position of humanity in the creation narrative emerge: the image of God in the Torah and the caliph of God in the Qur'an. While initially appearing unrelated and unsuitable for comparison, this essay aims to delve into the intriguing relevance between these two concepts. The research adopts a historical linguistic approach, employing methods such as Semitic etymology and semantic typology. Throughout the semantic investigation, the essay draws upon general linguistic data on one side and conducts a semantic analysis of Biblical-Quranic applications on the other. In conclusion, this essay reveals that both Biblical and Quranic expressions on this matter refer to a semantic continuum ranging from 'resemblance' to 'having dominion.' Differences manifest in the restriction of this continuum within certain limits, achieved through the use of distinct words, roots, or contextual applications. Notably, Davidian accounts in the Old Testament showcase the entire range of the continuum, whereas the Torah emphasizes the 'resemblance' aspect, and the Qur'an emphasizes 'having dominion' over all creatures.

نویسندگان

Ahmad Pakatchi

Dept. of Quranic Linguistics, Faculty of Quranic Studies, Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran