The Qur'an by Abdullah Saeed
Designed for bothMuslims and Western non-Muslim studentsthis introductionexamines the Qur'an in Western scholarship and provides an overview ofits rich interpretive traditions.'Saeed's Introduction is an excellent work for students and general readers who are seeking a well-written and sympathetic introduction to the Qur'an that does not avoid the critical questions that feature in contemporary scholarshipThe book provides a comprehensive view of both what the Qur'an says and how Muslims have interacted with the text during history. The full power of the Qur'anic text is conveyed along with the diversity of reactions to it in both olden and modern times. Overall Saeed has provided us with a valuable classroom tool that is both accessible and informative.' - Andrew Rippin, University of Victoria, author of Muslims: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices
'It is ideal as a text for serious academic work on the Qur'an. Summing up: Highly recommended.' - Choice
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415421256 |
| ISBN 10 | 041542125X |
| Title | The Qur'an |
| Author | Abdullah Saeed |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-01-24 |
| Number of pages | 284 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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