Der Logos und das koranische Schöpfungswort

Joh 1, 1–18 im Dialog mit dem Koran

Abstract

The Johannine Prologue (John 1:1–18) is one of the most theologically significant texts of the New Testament, offering essential Christological statements about the divine nature of Christ and his relationship with God. The Logos, the divine creative word, plays a central role. Unlike the Synoptic Gospels, the Johannine Prologue does not begin with Jesus’ birth or baptism but presents a poetic-theological reflection on the origin and purpose of Christ. The text focuses on four key themes: the Logos, John the Baptist as a witness, the activity of the Logos in the world, and the incarnation of the Logos in Jesus Christ. These four aspects can also be found in modified form in the Qur'an, a comparison between these two texts reveals both surprising points of connection for interreligious dialogue and theological boundaries.