Core Research Thesis

God First, Then Religion

A comparative framework exploring divine revelation, prophetic continuity, sacred law, theological development, and humanity’s evolving interpretation of scripture across the Abrahamic traditions.

Research Vision

The Central Question

This project investigates whether revelation is presented across scripture as disconnected religious systems, or as a continuous movement of divine guidance transmitted throughout prophetic history.

Through comparative analysis, manuscript investigation, semantic study, and theological interpretation, the project seeks to distinguish between revelation itself and later structures of human religious interpretation.

Comparative Structure

Structure of the Research Framework

01

Definition of God

Comparative study of divine attributes, transcendence, sacred presence, and theological representation across scripture.

02

Divine Revelation

Investigation of revelation, prophetic transmission, sacred communication, and the movement of divine guidance through history.

03

Scripture & Interpretation

Study of textual transmission, manuscript traditions, semantic instability, translation history, and interpretive development.

04

Sacred Law

Comparative analysis of covenant law, ritual practice, ethical development, legal continuity, and transformation across traditions.

05

Prophetic Continuity

Tracing prophetic succession, future expectation, covenant continuity, and revelation across sacred history.

06

Human Interpretation

Distinguishing between divine revelation, prophetic mediation, theological interpretation, and institutional religious development.

Comparative Framework

Comparative Structure of Revelation

Theme Torah Gospel Tradition Qur’anic Tradition
God Covenantal divine presence and sacred law. Theological reinterpretation and fulfillment language. Absolute transcendence and divine unity.
Revelation Prophetic covenant revelation through Moses. Gospel proclamation and continuation themes. Final preserved revelation through prophetic transmission.
Law Extensive covenant legislation and ritual structure. Ethical intensification and symbolic reinterpretation. Structured legal continuity with simplification.
Prophetic Continuity Future prophetic expectation and covenant renewal. Fulfillment traditions and future guidance language. Restoration and completion of prophetic succession.
Human Interpretation Rabbinic interpretation and legal tradition. Ecclesiastical and theological development. Tafsir, jurisprudence, and interpretive schools.
Central Thesis

God First, Then Religion

The project approaches revelation not as isolated religious systems, but as a continuous historical movement centered on divine guidance, prophetic transmission, theological continuity, and humanity’s evolving interpretation of sacred truth.

By combining comparative theology, textual criticism, semantic investigation, manuscript traditions, and historical analysis, the project seeks to understand how revelation develops across history while preserving continuity of divine purpose.