Qur'an describes human embryology accurately (Talk.Origins)

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Claim CJ533:

The Qur'an, in the 7th century AD, described human embryology with astonishing accuracy. It says humans are created from "mingled fluid", i.e. sperm and eggs (e.g., 86:6-7). Suras 22:5 and 23:13-14 describe embryological development in stages.

Source:

• Moore, Keith L., 1992. The Developing Human, 3rd edition with Islamic Additions. Philadelphia: Saunders.
• Yahya, Harun, n.d. Miracles of the Qur'an, http://www.harunyahya.com/miracles_of_the_quran_01.php

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