Crucifixion

In their book, "The Other Prophet: Jesus in the Qur’an," Mouhanad Khorchide and Klaus von Stosch examine Qur’an 4:157, offering a perspective that challenges conventional Islamic interpretations of the verse. The central argument of Khorchide and Von Stosch is that the Qur’an does not explicitly reject the crucifixion of Jesus. Instead, they propose an alternative interpretation that aligns the verse with Gospel narratives. They contend that traditional Muslim exegetes have historically misconstrued this verse, presenting it as contradictory to Gospel accounts rather than acknowledging its potential consonance with them. This article systematically categorizes and then critically examines Khorchide and Von Stosch’s interpretation of Qur’an 4:157. Employing the method of Tafsīr al-Qur'ān Bi'l Qur'ān (interpreting the Qur’an by the Qur’an) alongside a comparative analysis with the New Testament, the study demonstrates how Khorchide and Von Stosch's reading of Qur’an 4:157 diverges from the verse’s explicit textual and contextual meaning.