The Story of the Qur'an Its History and Place in Muslim Life
ISBN: 9781405122580 | 1405122587
Edition: 1stFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Pub. Date: 12/10/2007
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An essential introductory text for the study of the Qur'an, its content, and its place in Muslim society. An insightful and authoritative introduction to the book at the heart of Muslim life, written by a well-known Islamic scholar Examines the doctrines contained in the Qur'an, providing a comprehensive explanation of their significance to individual Muslims and the societies in which they live Surveys the key themes of the Qur'an, its most significant historical interpretations, and some of the most significant figures who transmitted and tau... MORE
| Preface | p. vi |
| Acknowledgments | p. ix |
| God Speaks to Humanity | p. 1 |
| The Prophet Conveys the Message | p. 25 |
| The Voice and the Pen | p. 76 |
| Blessed Words: The Our'an and Culture | p. 137 |
| What God Really Means: Interpreting the Qur'an | p. 175 |
| Conclusion: Listening for God | p. 220 |
| Glossary | p. 235 |
| Bibliography | p. 239 | ... MORE
| Index | p. 252 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
Ingrid Mattson is a Professor at the Macdonald Center for Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary. She has published numerous articles on Islam and is on the editorial board of The Muslim World. She travels and lecturers widely and is President of the Islamic Society of North America.
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