Anthropomorphism
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Ascribing human attributes to God. Tashbīh, the term most commonly rendered in English as “anthropomorphism,” does not appear in the Qurʾān with that meaning. The second form of the root sh-b-h appears only once, in the passive voice, in reference to Jesus' death: “They did not kill him nor did they crucify him, but it appeared to [Jesus' followers that they had]” (q 4:157). The sixth form occurs nine times, predominantly denoting “likeness,” as in q 2:70: “To us all cows look alike.” The form tashābaha also connotes ascribing associates to God (q 13:16). It also appears in q 3:7, which distinguishes between the ambiguous verses of the Qurʾān (mutashābihāt) and the clear verses (muḥkamāt, see ambiguous ).
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Anthropomorphism
in Encyclopaedia of the Qur'ān OnlineSearch for other papers by Richard C. Martin in
Current site
Google Scholar
(2,598 words)