RE: JC wasn't crucified, says 1500-year-old bible
May 9, 2014 at 1:39 pm
(This post was last modified: May 9, 2014 at 1:41 pm by Confused Ape.)
(May 9, 2014 at 12:14 pm)Minimalist Wrote: The Qur'an was compiled in the mid-seventh century AD (around 650 CE), corresponding to the period when docetism was still commonly accepted and taught among some Christian sects.
Spencer, of course, holds that the koran was a late 7th century work.
The Quran is supposed to have been revealed in stages over the course of 26 years. So, just start the first stage in 650 CE and gradually add more over the years depending on what's needed at any given time. When you think there's nothing else to add, compile all the writings into the finished version. Your successors can then tell people that the compilation was made in 650 CE.
On the other hand, maybe some of the writings were older than 650 CE and they got included because they were useful.
Where are the snake and mushroom smilies?