Dr. Ali Ataie discusses Isaiah 53, and James and Paul

Dr. Ali Ataie discusses two topics:

1. Isaiah 53. He explains how Jewish exegetes have dealt with this passage. Who could the Suffering Servant be according to the Jews? And how do the Christian arguments fail?

2. James the Brother of Jesus and the Apostle Paul. Dr. Ali presents a narrative history of how we went from Jesus to Muhammad. This includes explaining the early, post-apostolic, and modern conflicts between proto-Islam/Islam and proto-orthodox/trinitarian Christianity. He touches upon the Nazarenes, Ebionites, and the patristics and how all of these things relate to the Quran's Christology.

Dr. Ali Ataie is a scholar of biblical hermeneutics with field specialties in Sacred Languages, Comparative Theology, and Comparative Literature. At Zaytuna College, Dr. Ataie has taught Arabic, Creedal Theology, Comparative Theology, Sciences of the Quran, Introduction to the Qur’an, and Seminal Ancient Texts. He received his PhD in Cultural and Historical Studies in Religion from the Graduate Theological Union. Dr. Ataie is a native Persian speaker and can read and write Arabic, Hebrew, and Greek.

[goldentrout]

Did i just get a bucket of knowledge poured on me? This is a very detailed discussion of things i have never known about! It's so interesting and entertaining. I never knew Jesus had a literal brother, James. It's just like Aaron who supported Moses.

Great to see Dr Ali Ataie back in the channel. Appreciate the explanation on Isaiah 53 but it seems to be a contentious topic. Thank you Paul for getting guests for discussions in the pursuit of knowledge and truth. Keep on keeping on man!

[samsungkartit]

Is there any other apologist who speaks Arabic, Persian, Hebrew and Greek ? And this was an impressive lecture. I learned many interesting and new details about the earliest Christians. This was fantastic, may Allah bless you both.

[yesaltafbhat]

Dr. Ali Ataie is, unarguably, a distinguished asset to the modern day academia.
May he rise higher!
May you, Paul, keep well with your health!

[afwlimo]

Quran always says when one needs to acquire information, go to or ask an expert. I really feel sorry for not only Christians who have been decieved, and also for the exmuslims, who have left their faith due to ignorance. All praises to ALLAH (swt), who has sent to us such knowledgeable scholars in our time, to keep us on the straight path. Alhumbulilaha rubbill alameen!! Jazakallah khair to my brothers Paul and Dr. Ali.

[shahid]

If I had 1 thing to do over again in my beginning years I would become a student of knowledge. I just marvel at how nuanced he is in Theology, quoting in the Herbew and all. Facinating.

[alvirarahman]

Dr. Ali is so intelligent. Loved his scholarly approach to this topic. Love from Bangladesh.

[texastawhid]

Dr. Ali I love your work, brother. I'm a revert from Texas (ex-Catholic Christian) who always had problems with the Eternal Generation of the Son and how it resulted in the Son (God) lacking Self-Sufficiency in some aspect. One of your other lectures blew me away and I can't way to watch this one. God bless you.

[aimax_]

Im from Malaysia and im muslim. I just found your channel and its really interesting the way you explain every topic. MashaAllah. May Allah protect you.👍💗

[mdzohio]

I appreciated this knowledge, and from all of this we could only say Islam is the message to correct the way of the Jews and Christians who deviated away from the true teachings of the previous messages.

[jasonstewart]

Amazing Paul!!
Can you believe how many good people are saying "I didn't know about James"? The truth of James and Nazarenes should be finally be made public!!! And you're doing just that, great work Paul!(not the other Paul)

[peterrabbit]

This episode was fascinating! Growing up Catholic, I never hear any of this! Some things didn't add up, and this perspective clarifies so much. Thanks 👍

[MuhammedFI]

I like the chemistry between you two. Both know much about the subject. Both are adding into the conversation. Both are very deepened in it. It's somehow very entertaining to follow a proper discussion where the both sides are clearly familiar and interested at the topic in question. Intellectual food.

[OtherNewsHausa]

I hope my christian and muslims brothers from Nigeria and west Africa are following this compodium of knowledge channel.

[Thelittlelionprince]

I really appreciate the work you two are doing. Dr. Ataie brilliantly shows both the beauty but also the holes within the former scriptures and beliefs of the People of the Book and how the Quran fills these holes as it promises to do (Al-Furqan/The Criterion). As a young man who grew up in Texas these talks are vital to us Muslims here and other parts of The West so that we can better understand our own religion within the context of living in the lands of the People of the Book. May Allah bless your endeavors. Ameen.

[syoutubevids]

I have just watched this for the second or third time. This really is of the very highest order, top quality commentary. Phenomenal content. Really has raised the level of the discourse from our perspective. God bless you both

[logicalreasoning]

What an enlightening discussion. Intellect, incomprehensible knowledge, and analytical aptitude that is superior to the majority Dr. Ali. What blessing to have such attributes. Paul you’ve exceeded all expectations with this guest. Truth uncloaked, the epitome of transparency. Thank you Paul and Dr Ali

[anaz]

Dr Ali Ataie really did his research.I really respect people speaking without any notes.its like everything already programmed in his head.Thanks for all the knowledge.

[johnbrzykcy]

"The Greek is very, very strong. 'Never did I know you." Thanks for sharing that scripture in the Greek language.

[mqandil]

It is always a pure pleasure to watch the discussion with Dr Ataie. He has an in-depth knowledge of Jewish-Christian history & books, and in addition to his deep understanding of Quran and Sunnah. He is also a very good presenter and introduces the materials in a methodical, and easy to understand fashion. These discussions are never boring and easy to follow, even for the layman and we are often left with the feeling we want more… much much more. Thank you so much, for inviting him on your channel and wish we would see him on the channel on a regular basis. A weekly or perhaps monthly discussion with Dr Ataie, would be a massive treat to your loyal audience like myself. God bless both of you and again thank you so much 😊 for taking the time to arrange for these valuable discussions.

[STIGGARRIUS]

What a great academician and what a great interviewer. God Bless! Time to take notes