A couple of weeks ago I asked the question who the greatest prophet in the Quran is. Of course, Muslims still say Mohammad is the greatest prophet. However, the Quran seems to give higher position to Isa, that is, to Jesus.

Consider a few instances: Jesus is called the Messiah in surahs 3:45; 4:171; 5:17, 72, 75. He is said to be born of a virgin in surahs 3:47; 19:20-22; 21:91; 66:12. He is called a sign in 3:49; 19:21; 21:91. He ascended to heaven, 3:55. He performed miracles, 2:253; 5:112-115. He raised the dead, 3:49; 5:110. He was raised from the dead, 3:55; 19:33-34. He will come again before the final judgment, 43:61. He is pure, 19:19.

Not a bad track record. These are some verses that we can inquire about their meanings with Muslims we know.

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