THE BIBLICAL INSERTION IN THE JAVANESE QURANIC EXEGESIS: Textual and Contextual Analysis of Tafsir Soerat Wal-’Asri by Siti Chayati, Surakarta

This study examines the insertion of Biblical sources as references in Tafsir Soerat Wal-’Asri by Siti Chayati, a Javanese Quranic exegete who interprets chapter 103 (al-Asr) Quran using Script. The Chayati’s work some verses Barnabas, Matthew, and John its references, is unique thought-provoking to understand motives historical background. finds that use Bible her was aimed strengthen claims on truth Islamic teachings against missionary activities Dutch Java. At beginning 20th century, they attempted weaken community conducting Zending movement establishing Seminary Christian Schools several regencies Therefore, debates religious concepts had become central issue win heart traditional society. tensions between missionaries Muslim preachers era turned out be significant factors influencing exegesis.