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The Bible led me to Quran

Dr. Robert Baum, Jewish Scholar, expressing his admiration for Islam 1/3 Dr. Robert Baum, Jewish Scholar, expressing his admiration for Islam 2/3 Dr. Robert Baum, Jewish Scholar, expressing his admiration for Islam 3/3 Concept of Jesus in Islam :  “And no bearer of burdens shall bear another’s burden”. (Quran 35:18) The idea of Jesus dying on the cross is central to the Christian belief.  It represents the conviction that Jesus died for the sins of mankind.  The crucifixion of Jesus is a vital doctrine in Christianity; however Muslims reject it completely.  Before describing what Muslims believe about Jesus’ crucifixion, it may be useful to understand the Islamic reaction to the notion of original sin. When Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden tree in paradise, they were not tempted by a serpent.  It was Satan who deceived and cajoled them, whereupon they exercised their free will and made an error in judgement.  Eve does not bear the