How to Read the Qur'an A New Guide, with Select Translations

A compact introduction and reader's guide to the Qur'anThis is an ideal introduction to the Qur'an, featuring the most up-to-date methods for reading and understanding the text. It deals with sensitive issues regarding the interpretation of sacred texts as well as differing points of...

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1. Verfasser: Ernst, Carl W. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press [2022]
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Zusammenfassung:A compact introduction and reader's guide to the Qur'anThis is an ideal introduction to the Qur'an, featuring the most up-to-date methods for reading and understanding the text. It deals with sensitive issues regarding the interpretation of sacred texts as well as differing points of view and major debates. A substantial explanatory introduction summarises the historical and literary issues and engages with the religious and political context of understanding the Qur'an today, including an appreciation of the ritual and oral uses of text.Key Features Includes new translations of 725 Qur'anic verses Promotes an understanding of multiple interpretations of the Qur'an Designed for use on introductory courses and for self-study
Beschreibung:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 06. Mrz 2022)
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (288 pages) 8 B/W illustrations 2 Charts; 8 b+w photographs; 2 charts
ISBN:9781474468077
DOI:10.1515/9781474468077