06-27-2008, 10:32 AM
Syrian origin of the koran:
BOOK REVIEW of Christoph Luxenberg
[38] A central question that this investigation raises is the motivation of cUthmÄn in preparing his redaction of the QurâÄn. Luxenberg presents the two hadÄ«th traditions recounting how cUthmÄn came to possess the first manuscript. If Luxenbergâs analysis is even in broad outline correct, the content of the QurâÄn was substantially different at the time of Muhammad and cUthmÄnâs redaction played a part in the misreading of key passages. Were these misreadings intentional or not? The misreadings in general alter the QurâÄn from a book that is <b>more or less harmonious with the New Testament and Syriac Christian liturgy </b>and literature to one that is distinct, of independent origin.
BOOK REVIEW of Christoph Luxenberg
[38] A central question that this investigation raises is the motivation of cUthmÄn in preparing his redaction of the QurâÄn. Luxenberg presents the two hadÄ«th traditions recounting how cUthmÄn came to possess the first manuscript. If Luxenbergâs analysis is even in broad outline correct, the content of the QurâÄn was substantially different at the time of Muhammad and cUthmÄnâs redaction played a part in the misreading of key passages. Were these misreadings intentional or not? The misreadings in general alter the QurâÄn from a book that is <b>more or less harmonious with the New Testament and Syriac Christian liturgy </b>and literature to one that is distinct, of independent origin.