The Poetics of Ibls - Narrative Theology in the Qur'an

Klappentext This volume explores the origins of Iblis as a tragic figure in the Qur'an. Although it is often said that there is no place for tragedy in Islam! Bodman's careful examination of the Iblis story shows that the tragic exists even in the Qur'an and forms part of the vision of medieval Sufi mystics and modern social critics alike. Zusammenfassung This volume explores the origins of Iblis as a tragic figure in the Qur’an. Although it is often said that there is no place for tragedy in Islam, Bodman’s careful examination of the Iblis story shows that the tragic exists even in the Qur’an and forms part of the vision of medieval Sufi mystics and modern social critics alike.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Whitney S. Bodman
• Editore: Harvard University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.10.2011
• EAN: 9780674062412
• ISBN: 978-0-674-06241-2
• Pagine: 220
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 216 mm x 25 mm
• Serie: Harvard Theological Studies; Harvard Theological Studies; Harvard Theological Studies (HUP)
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Altre religioni