religion comparison

qur'an basic beliefs

• allah-one god -created all
• seperate from creation
• jesus created by allah's word
• no connection between creator and creature
• worship more then one god, ultimate sin

purpose

• reveal law
• remind of teachings of prophets
• spiritual healing
• guidance
• help make ethical choices
• good and evil

structure/style

• 114 chapters
• no order
• switches topics
• many topics in same chapter
• revised text
• ring compostion

bible basic beliefs

• one god-created all
• created man in his image
• father, son, and holy spirit
• jesus is god's son
• jesus is the connection between god and man

purpose

• history
• reveal who god is
• account of gods work
• document the origin of man
• warn of judgement
• guidance
• expose sins
• good and evil

structure/style

• 66 books
• in order from beginning of creation
• figurative speech
• narrative
• no revisions
• riddles
• poetry