The Qur'an: An Introduction

The Qur'an: An Introduction

by Abdullah Saeed (Author)

Synopsis

There is much more to the Qur'an than the selective quotations favoured by Islamic fundamentalists. This book provides a student-friendly guide to the many ways in which the Qur'an can be read.

Designed for both Muslims and Western non-Muslim students, it examines the Qur'an in Western scholarship as well as giving an overview of the rich interpretive traditions from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day.

This guide is a concise introduction to all aspects of the Qur'an: history, understanding and interpretation, providing:

  • coverage of both pre-modern and modern periods
  • plenty of examples to illustrate key points and aid student understanding
  • summaries, timelines and a glossary.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 24 Jan 2008

ISBN 10: 041542125X
ISBN 13: 9780415421256

Media Reviews

'It is ideal as a text for serious academic work on the Qur'an. Summing up: Highly recommended.' - Choice

Author Bio
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.