The Narrative of the Creation of Man in Sacred Texts: A Comparative Analysis of Anthropological Perspectives

Subject Areas : Theological and philosophical criticism of religious-Islamic subjects

kamran eynollahi ¹

1 - Master's student in Philosophy and Wisdom, Zabol Center, Payam Noor University, Zabol, Iran

Received: 2023-10-04 Accepted : 2024-01-08 Published : 2024-03-10

Keywords: Human creation, Religious anthropology, Comparative hermeneutics, Human dignity, Divine vicegerency, Image of God,

Abstract :

This study examines the comparative narratives of human creation in the Qur'an, Torah, and Gospel, analyzing the different anthropological perspectives that each of these texts presents regarding human nature and position. In the Torah, humans are introduced as the image of God and His representative on earth, while the Qur'an emphasizes aspects of being God's vicegerent and trustee. The Gospel, with its redemptive approach, considers humans as beings in need of salvation. Using comparative hermeneutic method, this research analyzes original texts and shows that despite diversity in interpretations, all three traditions emphasize human inherent dignity, moral responsibility, and special relationship with God. The findings indicate that these shared perspectives can provide a solid foundation for interfaith cooperation in solving contemporary human problems.

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