Originally published as: Qurʼan : a short introduction, 2002.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-200) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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The Qurʼan in the lives of Muslims -- The word enters the world -- The Qurʼan as written word -- Gathering the Qurʼan -- The prophet and the beggont-not-created Qurʼan -- Understanding and interpreting the Qurʼan -- Belief in the Qurʼan -- Righteous conduct in the Qurʼan.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"In this elegant and objective guide, acclaimed Muslim scholar Farid Esack leads the reader through the Qur'an, outlining the key themes, explaining its historical and cultural context, and examining the complexities and controversies surrounding these areas. Drawing on both contemporary and ancient sources, this erudite study also outlines the structure, language, and literary aspects of the Qur'an, in addition to surveying the various trends in Qur'anic scholarship over the centuries."--Jacket.