“The Human Was Created Out of Haste.” On Prophecy and the Problem of Human Nature in the Qur’an
In this article it is argued that the Qur’an’s doctrine of divine mercy is best understood in light of its pessimistic anthropology, an aspect of the text that is often underappreciated. The so-called “primordial covenant” verse (Q 7:172) of the Qur’an holds humans responsible for submission to God....
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/8/589 |