A comparative study of the place of birth of Mary (PBUH) from the perspective of the Quran and the Gospels

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Professor of Research Institute for Hawzah and University, Qom. Iran.

2 Researcher at Research Institute for Hawzah and University, Qom. Iran

Abstract

the present study using a comparative method and analysis of the obtained data, has made a comparison between two Qur'anic and Biblical narratives from the place of Mary's birth, and through this comparison, the common point in "The birth of Christ in the village" "Bethlehem," he says. As for the different points, he states that according to the Gospels, this delivery took place in a manger or a cave, accompanied by Yusuf Najjar, but according to the Qur'an, Maryam was alone at the time of delivery and just below or next to the date palm. He brought Christ into the world. However, in relation to commonalities, "childbirth in a cave and next to a palm tree" can also be deduced from the Gospels and interpretations of the Qur'an. And in analyzing the connection between this birth and the palm tree, the following points can be reached: 1- The giving of dried palms confirms the extraordinary pregnancy of Maryam. 2- The date palm is a pure tree and the birth of Mary under it is to defame her. 3- This birth shows the ascension of Jesus because the palm is a symbol of ascension. 4- Dates are useful and energizing food for breathing.

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