Al-Ghazali and the Qur''an - One Book, Many Meanings

Zusatztext 'This is undoubtedly a well-researched book which marks a milestone in the thriving study of al-Ghazali and! more importantly! in the study of classical Muslim hermeneutics.' - SHURUQ NAGUIB! University of Lancaster! UK - Journal of Semitic Studies! vol 54! no 2! August 2009 Informationen zum Autor Martin Whittingham Klappentext This is one of the first texts to examine the influential writer al-Ghazali's (1058-1111) interpretations of the Qur'an. The book explores not only particular interpretations, but also his hermeneutical methods, shedding light on both how an important Muslim thinker justifies his views and why he does so in the way he does. Zusammenfassung This is one of the first texts to examine the influential writer al-Ghazali’s (1058-1111) interpretations of the Qur’an. The book explores not only particular interpretations, but also his hermeneutical methods, shedding light on both how an important Muslim thinker justifies his views and why he does so in the way he does. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1: Al-Ghazali’s Hermeneutical Theories 1. ‘The Activities of This World’ (I): Fays Al Al-Tafriqa Bayna’l-Islam Wa’l-Zandaqa 2. ‘The Activities of This World’ (Ii): Al Mustas Fa Min ‘Ilm Ul 3. ‘The Activities of the Hereafter’: Four Texts Showing Sufi Influence Part 2: Al-Ghazali’s Hermeneutical Practice 4. ‘Sailing to the Midst of the Fathomless Ocean’: Jawahir Al-Qur’an 5. ‘Syllogisms as the Steps to Heaven’: Al-Qist Al-Mustaqim 6. ‘The Coherence of the Philosopher’: Mishkat Al-Anwar

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• Authors: Martin Whittingham, Martin (Edinburgh University Whittingham, Whittingham Martin
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.02.2011
• EAN: 9780415663946
• ISBN: 978-0-415-66394-6
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Culture and Civilization in the Middle East; Culture and Civilization in the Middle East
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, RELIGION / Islam / Law, Middle East, Politics & government, Politics and government, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, The Koran (Qur’an), SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General