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possible origins of islam (higher criticism scholars/ history nuts welcome)
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RE: possible origins of islam (higher criticism scholars/ history nuts welcome)
June 25, 2015 at 12:51 pm
(June 25, 2015 at 12:36 pm)Minimalist Wrote: I suggest you read Robert Spencer's "Did Mohammed Exist?"  The muslims go birdshit over it but they go birdshit over almost everything so that is no barrier.

I've not read that book. Robert may make some good points but I've always been put off by his bigotry. Also, this a good website for those interested:
http://nabataea.net/joke.html

The changing direction of the Qibla is discussed there. The website provides markers to put on Google maps so you can see that Mosques have not always faced in the direction of Mecca. The book promoted by that website, Quranic Geography, might be another good read.

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RE: possible origins of islam (higher criticism scholars/ history nuts welcome) - by ReptilianPeon - June 25, 2015 at 12:51 pm

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