The Qur'an: A Biography (Books That Changed the World #2)
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- Synopsis
- A &“timely and provocative&” biography of Islam&’s foundational text: &“The history of the book is a map of the world we live in today&” (Tribune-Review). Few books in history have been as poorly understood as the Qur&’an. Sent down in a series of revelations to the Prophet Muhammad, the Qur&’an is the unmediated word of Allah: a ritual, political, and legal authority; an ethical and spiritual guide; and a literary masterpiece that inspires devotion, passion, fear, and sometimes incomprehension. In The Qur&’an, historian and Islamic Studies professor Bruce Lawrence shows precisely how the Qur&’an is the embodiment of Islam. He describes the origins of the faith in seventh-century Arabia and explains why the Qur&’an is memorized and recited by devout Muslims. Lawrence also discusses the Qur&’an&’s commentators and doubters and assesses its tremendous influence on today&’s societies and politics. Above all, Lawrence emphasizes that the Qur&’an is a sacred book of signs that cannot be reduced to a single, obvious message. It is a book that demands interpretation and one that can be properly understood only through its long and storied history. &“An important work for those seeking to understand—and defend—Islam.&” —Kirkus Reviews
- Copyright:
- 2007
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 268 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781555849283
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780802143440
- Publisher:
- Grove Atlantic
- Date of Addition:
- 08/25/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Atlantic Books
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality, Language Arts
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- Bookshare Staff
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- This is a copyrighted book.
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