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An Evaluation of the Identity of Sāmirī in the Qurʾān

Tolga Savaş ALTINEL
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113–148
Publication Date
2018-06-13
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In this way, an explanation is offered of the etymology of the word “Sāmirī” indicating its possible relation to the concept of “firstborn” as well as to the genealogy of Joseph.

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Objective & Hypothesis:According to the classical Orientalist view, the Qurʾān copies biblical stories and, not infrequently, does so in an incorrect way.
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Key Findings & Data:The Qurʾānic story of the Golden Calf, with the Sāmirī (Samaritan) character as the protagonist, is given to be an explicit example of this incorrect copying.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this way, an explanation is offered of the etymology of the word “Sāmirī” indicating its possible relation to the concept of “firstborn” as well as to the genealogy of Joseph.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Firstborn · Golden Calf · ʿijl al-Sāmirī

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According to the classical Orientalist view, the Qurʾān copies biblical stories and, not infrequently, does so in an incorrect way. The Qurʾānic story of the Golden Calf, with the Sāmirī (Samaritan) character as the protagonist, is given to be an explicit example of this incorrect copying. This paper, however, considers the possibility that the incidents depicted in the story might have happened in a different way from what is described in the Bible. Thus it aims to examine the Biblical version of the story with reference to the Qurʾānic version, but unlike the classical Orientalist view, adopts an unbiased attitude. In this way, an explanation is offered of the etymology of the word “Sāmirī” indicating its possible relation to the concept of “firstborn” as well as to the genealogy of Joseph.

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ALTINEL, T. S. (2018). An Evaluation of the Identity of Sāmirī in the Qurʾān. Ilahiyat Studies, Cilt: 9 - Sayı: 1, 113–148. https://ajindex.com/articles/884279

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