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Zusatztext "Extremely learned yet accessible! with fascinating insights on virtually every page. Especially useful for those new to the study of Islam! or newly interested in their inherited Islam…Its clarity makes it suitable for undergraduates but its sophistication makes it of interest to graduates as well." Informationen zum Autor Dr Farid Esack has an international reputation as a Muslim scholar, speaker and human rights activist. He has lectured widely on religion and Islamic studies and also served as a Commissioner for Gender Equality with Nelson Mandela's government. He has authored numerous Islamic books and is currently the Visiting Professor of Islamic Studies at Harvard Divinity School. Klappentext At the heart of the Islamic tradition lies the Qur'an - law-maker, moral code, and the word of God, speaking directly to Muslims for over one thousand years. Acclaimed Muslim scholar Farid Esack leads the reader through the Qur'an, outlining the key themes, explaining its historical and cultural context, and examining the complexities and controversies surrounding such difficult issues as truth, justice, and gender relations. In the current troubled state of world affairs, Esack's elegant and objective guide offers readers valuable insight into one of the world's most powerful books; insight that is only going to become more relevant in the years to come. Zusammenfassung The Qur'an has spoken to Muslims for over one thousand years; it is seen as law-maker! moral code! and the word of God. This work outlines the key themes and explains the historical and cultural context of this work whilst examining its content! language and style! and the variety of approaches that have been used to interpret it.
