The Theological Philosophy of the Bible in Dealing with Diseases: An Evaluative Study

فلسفة الكتاب المقدس اللاهوتية في التعامل مع الأمراض: دراسة تقييمية

Abstract

This study examines the philosophy of disease in the Bible, exploring the concept of illness, its terminology, causes, types, and theological objectives. It also investigates healing methods mentioned in the Bible and critically evaluates them through the lens of the Islamic perspective. The study finds areas of overlap, yet highlights fundamental differences rooted in the distinct theological frameworks of monotheism and trinitarianism. It emphasizes the importance of understanding terminological nuances when comparing both approaches. While some similarities exist regarding the types, causes, purposes, and treatments of illness, the Islamic approach offers a more comprehensive, scientifically grounded methodology that also considers spiritual rewards for those who patiently endure illness—an aspect absent in biblical texts. The study concludes with recommendations, including a critical comparative analysis of biblical commentators and Qur’anic exegetes on the subject of disease.