Read the history, politics, religion, and archaeology behind the construction of the Dome of the Rock.

Jesus of Nazareth holds a very special place for all Muslims. He is mentioned over thirty times in the Qur'an and is called Messiah, Spirit of God, and a prophet of God who performed miracles and raised the dead with God's permission. It is also believed that Jesus will come at the end times to judge humanity and usher in a Muslim-era. Since the traditional belief is that the Qur'an was the collection of Muhammad's revelations, it is fair to ask what specific texts and religious communities existed that were available to him and may have influenced his understanding of Jesus. This study will...