Stephen Schwartz
2007-02-25 11:49:15
The common etymology of Allah and the Hebrew Elohim has been established for a long time. The Jewish theologians have confirmed since the 9th century C.E. that Islam represents the same monotheistic revelation as Judaism. Jews do not use the term Jehovah, which is a late Christian corruption of the ineffable name YHVH which is not vocalized with the presumed vowels. Believing Jews do not pronounce the name of God at all, referring instead to Adonai or Hashem. The God of Jews, Christians, and Muslims is the same. Arab Christians also refer to God as Allah. People who offer opinions in these areas should do some basic research.
