Qur''an - An Introduction

Zusatztext 'It is ideal as a text for serious academic work on the Qur'an. Summing up: Highly recommended.' -Choice Informationen zum Autor Abdullah Saeed is Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab & Islamic Studies and Director, Centre for the Study of Contemporary Islam at the University of Melbourne, Australia. His previous works include Islamic Thought (2006) and Interpreting the Qur'an (2005) both published by Routledge. Klappentext Designed for both Muslims and Western non-Muslim students this introduction examines the Qur'an in Western scholarship and provides an overview of its rich interpretive traditions. Zusammenfassung Designed for both Muslims and Western non-Muslim students this introduction examines the Qur'an in Western scholarship and provides an overview of its rich interpretive traditions. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Part 1 1. The Qur'an in Context 2. The Prophet, Prophesy and Revelation 3. The Qur'an as a 'Book' Part 2 4. The Qur'an and other Scriptures 5. The Qur'an and Western Scholarship 6. Translations of the Qur'an Part 3 7. The Qur'an and Traditions of the Prophet 8. Principles of Understanding the Qur'an 9. Early Interpretation of the Qur'an 10. Approaches to Interpretation Today 11. Epilogue 12. Bibliography

Product details

• Authors: Abdullah Saeed, Abdullah (University of Melbourne Saeed
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.01.2008
• EAN: 9780415421249
• ISBN: 978-0-415-42124-9
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Islam / General, RELIGION / Islam / History, Middle East, Religion: general, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, The Koran (Qur’an), The Koran