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Book: The Qurʾān

Chapter: 19 Mary ۞ Maryam

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.17029

Blurb:

This sūra begins with a series of stories about earlier prophets. The longest of these is the story of Mary and Jesus, from which it receives its title. The remainder of the sūra explains the role of angels, responds to objections about the resurrection, and pronounces judgment on disbelievers.

Chapter Contributors

  • translated by A. J. Droge (ajd@equinoxpub.com - book-auth-588) 'University of Toronto at Mississauga'