Rurouni_Phoenix
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Independent Researcher. Founder and chief moderator of r/AcademicQuran. I study the Bible and the Quran in their cultural contexts from an academic perspective.
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Q 38:23 has two disputants confronting David with one of them saying that he had a sheep stolen by a man who had 99 sheep, a story which eventually leads David to repentance after an unspecified sin:
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This thread is a continuation of my earlier discussion of Q 38:22-23 which you can read in the link below. In this thread we will explore some possible Christian traditions that may have influenced the story of David and the disputants.
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In the 17th century, non-Anglican Christians were required to be licensed by the church of England in order to preach. Non-Anglicals were also frequently persecuted for their religious beliefs. This is an example of why state-sponsored religion is a horrible idea.
February 18, 2026 at 2:04 PM
In the 17th century, non-Anglican Christians were required to be licensed by the church of England in order to preach. Non-Anglicals were also frequently persecuted for their religious beliefs. This is an example of why state-sponsored religion is a horrible idea.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Post by Ilkka Lindstedt advertising his most recent academic paper about the religious groups of 6th-7th century Mecca and Medina on AcademicQuran the source for all things pertaining to Islamic Studies, the Quran, early Islam and Islamic history:
I'm disappointed that no science YouTubers have reacted to the Institute For Creation Research creating a cyberpunk Young Earth Creationist graphic novel called Project Artifact: The Spear. Why has this oddity slipped through the cracks? SAD!
February 18, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I'm disappointed that no science YouTubers have reacted to the Institute For Creation Research creating a cyberpunk Young Earth Creationist graphic novel called Project Artifact: The Spear. Why has this oddity slipped through the cracks? SAD!
Zishan Ghaffar's 's arguments for typological connections between Q 27's story of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and the Syriac Neshana and the Song of Alexander, along with considerations of the date of the Neshana's composition
(Der Koran, pp. 85-87, 89)
(Der Koran, pp. 85-87, 89)
February 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Zishan Ghaffar's 's arguments for typological connections between Q 27's story of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and the Syriac Neshana and the Song of Alexander, along with considerations of the date of the Neshana's composition
(Der Koran, pp. 85-87, 89)
(Der Koran, pp. 85-87, 89)
Any political ideology that uses violence, bullying and authoritarianism to further its agendas must be rejected. Whether you are left, right, center or whatever there is no difference. The best societies are those which are governed with human freedom as the core principle.
February 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Any political ideology that uses violence, bullying and authoritarianism to further its agendas must be rejected. Whether you are left, right, center or whatever there is no difference. The best societies are those which are governed with human freedom as the core principle.
Me after watching this week's episode of Digimon Beatbreak
February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Me after watching this week's episode of Digimon Beatbreak
If you are a Christian and you believe that being killed on the battlefield somehow guarantees you entry into heaven, you're getting your theology from Heraclius and Urban II, not Jesus. Salvation is not achieved through bloodshed, but by the shed blood of Christ.
February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
If you are a Christian and you believe that being killed on the battlefield somehow guarantees you entry into heaven, you're getting your theology from Heraclius and Urban II, not Jesus. Salvation is not achieved through bloodshed, but by the shed blood of Christ.
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From the AcademicQuran community on Reddit: Hourani's Translation For The Years 610 - 693 AD Of The Currently Popular Syriac Chronicle
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February 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Tune Into The Midnight Heart is now my new favorite feel-good anime. I just love how Arisu is such a stuffed shirt and all of the antics that go on between him and the four girls
February 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Tune Into The Midnight Heart is now my new favorite feel-good anime. I just love how Arisu is such a stuffed shirt and all of the antics that go on between him and the four girls
I hate how the concept of advocating for free speech has been weaponized by certain groups and turned into an excuse to spread falsehoods and say horrible things about Jews, LGBTQ people and minorities. Free speech should not be used as an excuse for/code language for hate speech
February 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I hate how the concept of advocating for free speech has been weaponized by certain groups and turned into an excuse to spread falsehoods and say horrible things about Jews, LGBTQ people and minorities. Free speech should not be used as an excuse for/code language for hate speech
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February 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Even though I hate AI slop art, I feel like using it sometimes to create ironic memes
February 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Even though I hate AI slop art, I feel like using it sometimes to create ironic memes
@salsabilhistory (a Muslim historian YouTuber) launches an Islamic defense of the apostle Paul's theology and criticizes the idea of Jewish-Christian sects (such as the Ebionites) as the true form of early Christianity
An Islamic Defense of Paul's Theology | Ebionites, Arians & Christology Before Nicaea
An Islamic Defense of Saint Paul PART 2 (I plan to address Christian soteriology and the question of the crucifixion in a future "Part 3," though not immediately):
Although this is the 2nd half of…
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February 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
@salsabilhistory (a Muslim historian YouTuber) launches an Islamic defense of the apostle Paul's theology and criticizes the idea of Jewish-Christian sects (such as the Ebionites) as the true form of early Christianity
I am of the opinion that there should only be two new crusades: a crusade against toxic ideologies and a crusade against AI slop art
February 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I am of the opinion that there should only be two new crusades: a crusade against toxic ideologies and a crusade against AI slop art
Post showcasing @phdnix.bsky.social 's views on the literacy of the Pre-Islamic Hijaz on AcademicQuran the source for all things pertaining to Islamic studies, the Quran, early Islam and Islamic history:
From the AcademicQuran community on Reddit: Marijn van Putten's conclusion on literacy in the pre-Islamic Hijaz from a recent study
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February 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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February 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Post I made asking about classical Islamic exegetical views of the Beast of the Earth on AcademicQuran the source for all things pertaining to Islamic studies, the Quran, early Islam and Islamic history:
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February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Post I made asking about classical Islamic exegetical views of the Beast of the Earth on AcademicQuran the source for all things pertaining to Islamic studies, the Quran, early Islam and Islamic history:
The problem with the modern far-right is that it's not actually conservative begin with. It's big government statism that uses the language of conservatism to dupe conservatives into supporting authoritarianism and government takeover of what should be independent institutions.
February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The problem with the modern far-right is that it's not actually conservative begin with. It's big government statism that uses the language of conservatism to dupe conservatives into supporting authoritarianism and government takeover of what should be independent institutions.
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From the AcademicQuran community on Reddit: The Syriac/Arabic Chronicle manuscript that was recently discovered is now available to read online.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Post advertising a link to the unpublished Syriac/Arabic Chronicle recently discussed on AcademicQuran the source for all things pertaining to Islamic studies, the Quran, really Islam and Islamic history:
Thinking about getting into Touhou. Where should I start?
February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Thinking about getting into Touhou. Where should I start?
A Muslim historian YouTuber (@salsabilhistory ) refutes the idea that Paul corrupted Christianity and the Islamic dilemma all at once, thus annoying two kinds of apologists at once:
Did Paul ‘Corrupt’ Christianity? | Reformist vs Traditional Islam
An Islamic Defense of Saint Paul PART 1:
Ever since the fall of the Caliphate in 1924, Islam as a religion, especially in the West has consistently formed itself partly as a reaction to…
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February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
A Muslim historian YouTuber (@salsabilhistory ) refutes the idea that Paul corrupted Christianity and the Islamic dilemma all at once, thus annoying two kinds of apologists at once:
Legitimately wondering if this will be the year that Hungary finally is free of Viktor Orban and Fidesz. I'm not holding my breath, but the people of Hungary deserve change after 16 years of corruption and incompetence. Plus at least Tisza is giving a roadmap for the future
February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Legitimately wondering if this will be the year that Hungary finally is free of Viktor Orban and Fidesz. I'm not holding my breath, but the people of Hungary deserve change after 16 years of corruption and incompetence. Plus at least Tisza is giving a roadmap for the future
Classical liberalism is not dead. It is only dead for those who wish it to be dead.
February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Classical liberalism is not dead. It is only dead for those who wish it to be dead.
Post by @chonkshonk1.bsky.social advertising an upcoming translation of a previously unknown Syriac chronicle on academic Quran the source for all things pertaining to Islamic Studies, the Quran, early Islam and Islamic history:
From the AcademicQuran community on Reddit: "A new Syriac/Arabic Chronicle has been discovered, dating to 712/13 AD. It promises to shed much light on early Islamic history and perhaps other areas too."
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February 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Post by @chonkshonk1.bsky.social advertising an upcoming translation of a previously unknown Syriac chronicle on academic Quran the source for all things pertaining to Islamic Studies, the Quran, early Islam and Islamic history:
Never would have guessed that the most recent Predator movie was actually a Disney Princess movie
Predator is a Disney Princess
Disney turned a G hunter into a princess.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Never would have guessed that the most recent Predator movie was actually a Disney Princess movie