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=== Biblical precedents to | ===Biblical precedents to the idea of mountains' role in stabilizing the Earth=== | ||
There is some evidence to suggest that the Quranic idea of mountains playing a peg-like role in stabilizing the Earth was preceded by Christian/Biblical sources which are some 400 years older and had widespread influence in the region Muhammad lived in. Critics suggest that this also tends to undermine the idea that the Quran is unique or novel in its description of mountains. Advocates respond that it may be the case that the miracle was revealed to Abrahamic prophets prior to Muhammad<ref>[{{Reference archive|1=http://www.bibleandscience.com/bible/books/genesis/genesis1_pillarsearth.htm|2=2011-10-02}} Pillars of the Earth] - Institute for Biblical & Scientific Studies, April 30, 2008</ref>. | There is some evidence to suggest that the Quranic idea of mountains playing a peg-like role in stabilizing the Earth was preceded by Christian/Biblical sources which are some 400 years older and had widespread influence in the region Muhammad lived in. Critics suggest that this also tends to undermine the idea that the Quran is unique or novel in its description of mountains. Advocates respond that it may be the case that the miracle was revealed to Abrahamic prophets prior to Muhammad<ref>[{{Reference archive|1=http://www.bibleandscience.com/bible/books/genesis/genesis1_pillarsearth.htm|2=2011-10-02}} Pillars of the Earth] - Institute for Biblical & Scientific Studies, April 30, 2008</ref>. | ||