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Lecture Introduction
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The Revelation Event
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The Self-Referential Nature of the Qur'an
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Western Skepticism of the Transmission of the Qur’an
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Was the Qur’an Written By Professional Scribes?
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Was the Qur’an Written on a Scroll?
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The Qur’an Was Transmitted Orally
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The Writing Down of the Qur’an
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Was the Qur’an Edited?
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The Qur’an is Not a History Book
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Q&A: How Does the Qur’an Compare With the Bible as a Message of Mercy?
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Q&A: Muslims Relations With Polytheists?
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Q&A: How Would One Dispose of the Qur’an?
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Q&A: The Qur’anic Stance on Homosexuality?
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Q&A: Literalism vs. Interpretation?