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Ain't No Grave
by Mary GlickmanFrom a National Jewish Book Award finalist: A Jewish man and a Black woman find love against all odds, in this novel set during the Leo Frank trial in the twentieth-century American South. &“A fabulous, significant, beautifully rendered addition to historical fiction.&” —Elizabeth Millane, author of Sixty Blades of Grass Nine-year-olds Max Sassaport and Ruby Johnson are best friends who can&’t imagine a world where they aren&’t together. Unfortunately, no one—not their families, nor anyone else in rural Georgia in 1906—wants to see a White middle-class Jewish boy get too close to the Black daughter of a sharecropper. It&’s only a matter of time before fate will separate the two. And that day comes on the eve of Ruby&’s womanhood, when a violent act sends her running from her home to the life of a child laborer at the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta. Max moves to Atlanta a few years later, still longing for the girl he has never forgotten. He is soon taken under the wing of Harold Ross, star reporter for the Atlanta Journal. But when Max is assigned to a controversial murder case that pits the Black and Jewish communities against each other, he&’s unexpectedly reunited with Ruby. The bond between them is still strong, but with the trial igniting racial tension throughout Atlanta and across the nation, do Max and Ruby dare dream of a future together? &“Mary Glickman is a wonder.&” —Pat Conroy, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Prince of Tides and The Boo &“Mary Glickman used the history of the Old South to tell a powerful love story that was not supposed to happen.&” —John Reynolds, author of The Fight for Freedom &“This beautifully written, historically important story will have you enthralled until the very last page.&” —Roccie Hill, author of The Blood of My Mother &“Meticulously researched, fast-paced, and thoroughly original, Ain't No Grave is a moving, satisfying read.&” —Sandra Brett, ADL Southeast board member &“This epic journey for love feels like an instant classic.&” —Steve Anderson, author of the Kaspar Brothers series
Ain't No River
by Sharon Ewell FosterGarvin Daniels is a sassy, bright, self-absorbed D.C. lawyer with her eyes on a partnership. There's just one problem-Meemaw, her seventy-something grandmother! Meemaw has been transformed. She's suddenly a slimmed-down, silver-haired fox with a new attitude. And all fingers are pointing at a much younger retired pro football player, GoGo Walker, who cruises into Meemaw's small rural town with a red sports car and a reputation for womanizing. Eyes are watching and gossip is flying-especially at Big Esther's Beauty Shop. When Garvin discovers her grandmother's radical emancipation-and the man who's leading the charge-she hits the road for her North Carolina home, determined to help Meemaw get it together before she goes too far...
The Air I Breathe
by Louie GiglioWhere Do You Worship? Not everyone may frequent the church on the corner, but we each have a place of worship. For some, it's at the office. For others, before the mirror. Still others, on the basketball court. You were created to worship! So you naturally find a place to do it. But to worship anything less than God robs both Him and us. It's at the foot of the cross where we reel, trying to comprehend how a holy God could chase us down with kindness and redeem us from an eternity of futile gods. In this newly revised and refreshed edition of the original The Air I Breathe, you'll find your sense of worship increasing beyond church walls or a Sunday routine. Soon all of life becomes your delighted response to God! Everybody Worships Something What captures your time and attention? We are all worshipers...of something. But are we spending our lives and filling our days with what matters most? Newly revised, The Air I Breathe will awaken you to the reality that worship is more than a service on Sunday. It's every moment reflecting God's glory and grace. "Some of the most inspiring teaching on worship I've ever heard has come from Louie Giglio. This book has inspired me as a worshiper and as a worship leader."-Matt Redman, Author of The Unquenchable Worshipper and The Heart of Worship "It's about time we had a book from Louie Giglio! Read it, and find out why." -Beth Moore, Bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Living Proof Ministries "A message that has sent shock waves through the church." -Andy Stanley , Senior pastor, North Point Community Church "Don't read The Air I Breathe unless you want to reexamine your life to see whom or what you are truly worshiping on a daily basis."--Billy Ray Hearn, Founder of Sparrow RecordsFrom the Hardcover edition.ly worshiping on a daily basis."--Billy Ray Hearn, Founder of Sparrow RecordsFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality
by Glen ScrivenerDiscover the Christian roots of the values we prize in western society. TGC and Christianity Today 2022 Book Award Winner in Evangelism & Apologetics. <p><p>Is Christianity history? Or is Christian history the deepest explanation of the modern world? <p><p>Today in the west, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted and responsible for many of society's problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion. But what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western values, but the very thing that makes sense of them? <p><p>In this fascinating book, Glen Scrivener takes readers on a journey to discover how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down, but continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning. Far from being a relic from the past, the distinctive ideas of Christianity, such as freedom, kindness, progress and equality, are a crucial part of the air that we breathe. As author Glen Scrivener says in his introduction: "The extraordinary impact of Christianity is seen in the fact that we don't notice it". <p><p>This is a book for both believers and sceptics-giving Christians confidence to be open about their faith and showing non-Christians the ways in which the message of Jesus makes sense of their most cherished beliefs. Whoever you are, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the values you hold dear as you discover the power and profundity of Jesus and his revolution.
Aisha: The Wife, the Companion, the Scholar
by Resit HaylamazThis book portrays one of the most significant personalities in the history of Islam. Taking the misunderstandings and defamation about her into consideration, Aisha needs to be understood correctly. This study by Dr Resit Haylamaz, an expert on the life of the Prophet and his leading Companions, reflects her life in various aspects based on reliable reports. The book clarifies her critical role at establishing the Islamic teaching, with particular reference to her role in the transmission of private matters concerning women and marital relations, as well as recording the authentic sayings of the Prophet. As her sensitivity at practising religion is related in a rich variety of examples, much disputed issues like her marriage age and her stance about Ali ibn Abi Talib are covered as separate topics.
Aisha al-Ba'uniyya: A Life in Praise of Love (Makers of the Muslim World)
by Th. Emil HomerinAisha al-Ba&‘uniyya (c.1456–1517) was one of the greatest women mystics in Islamic history. A Sufi master and an Arab poet, her religious writings were extensive by any standard and extraordinary for her time. In medieval Islam a number of women were respected scholars and teachers, but they rarely composed works of their own. Aisha al-Ba&‘uniyya, however, was prolific. She composed over twenty works, and likely wrote more Arabic prose and poetry than any other Muslim woman prior to the twentieth century. The first full-scale biography of al-Ba&‘uniyya in the English language, this volume provides a rare glimpse into the life and writings of a medieval Muslim woman in her own words. Homerin presents her work in the wider context of late-medieval Islamic spirituality, examining the influence of figures such as Ibn al-&‘Arabi, al-Busiri and Ibn al-Farid, and emphasising the role of the person of the Prophet Muhammad in her spirituality. Aisha al-Ba&‘uniyya is a fascinating introduction to a figure described by a sixteenth-century biographer as &‘one of the marvels of her age&’.
Aisha's Cushion: Religious Art, Perception, And Practice In Islam
by Jamal J. EliasMedia coverage of the Danish cartoon crisis and the destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan left Westerners with a strong impression that Islam does not countenance depiction of religious imagery. Jamal J. Elias corrects this view by revealing the complexity of Islamic attitudes toward representational religious art. Aisha’s Cushion emphasizes Islam’s perceptual and intellectual modes and in so doing offers the reader both insight into Islamic visual culture and a unique way of seeing the world. Aisha’s Cushion evaluates the controversies surrounding blasphemy and iconoclasm by exploring Islamic societies at the time of Muhammad and the birth of Islam; during early contact between Arab Muslims and Byzantine Christians; in medieval Anatolia and India; and in modern times. Elias’s inquiry then goes further, to situate Islamic religious art in a global context. His comparisons with Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Hindu attitudes toward religious art show them to be as contradictory as those of Islam. Contemporary theories about art’s place in society inform Elias’s investigation of how religious objects have been understood across time and in different cultures. Elias contends that Islamic perspectives on representation and perception should be sought not only in theological writings or aesthetic treatises but in a range of Islamic works in areas as diverse as optics, alchemy, dreaming, calligraphy, literature, vehicle and home decoration, and Sufi metaphysics. Unearthing shades of meaning in Islamic thought throughout history, Elias offers fresh insight into the relations among religion, art, and perception across a broad range of cultures.
AJ Cronin Bestsellers: The Citadel, The Stars Look Down, The Keys of the Kingdom
by AJ CroninThree absorbing classics by the acclaimed Scottish novelist, including a National Book Award winner. This collection includes three novels whose settings range from Wales to China, and which paint a rich portrait of the changes and upheavals of the early decades of the twentieth century:The Citadel: Set in Great Britain in the years between the world wars, this National Book Award-winning novel is &“[a] fine, honest, and moving a study of a young doctor&” (The Atlantic Monthly).The Stars Look Down: This thought-provoking novel follows the challenges faced by a Northern England coal mining community and represents &“the finest work Cronin has given his public&” (Kirkus Reviews).The Keys of the Kingdom: A controversial Scottish Catholic priest embarks on a mission in China, where over years of hardship he learns the true meaning of humanity—and of faith—in &“a magnificent story of the great adventure of individual goodness&” (The New York Times Book Review).
AJA: El momento de Dios que lo cambia todo.
by Kyle IdlemanLA BOMBILLA SE ACABA DE ENCENDER Todos hemos tenido momentos Ajá en nuestras vidas, momentos donde una revelación repentina nos sorprende con un consejo. De acuerdo con el pastor y autor de éxitos de venta Kyle Idleman, podemos experimentar el mismo Ajá en nuestra vida espiritual. Con testimonios y ejemplos diarios, Idleman muestra con las Escrituras cómo tres elementos clave nos pueden acercar más a Dios y cambiar nuestras vidas para bien. Alerta a la realidad de nuestra condición espiritual real, nos vemos nosottros mismos y nuestra necesidad de un Salvador con Justicia. Este entendimiento nos lleva a la Acción, al obedecer los mandamientos de Dios y al seguir el ejemplo establecido por Cristo. Como vemos en la transformación del hijo pródigo, el resultado es una colisión que cambia vidas y altera el destino; es un momento Ajá que nos lleva de regreso a casa con nuestro amoroso Padre.
Ajuda Espiritual para o Sucesso de Seu Negócio
by Sesan OguntadeAjuda espiritual para o sucesso de seus negócios por Sesan Oguntade Como os cristãos podem administrar negócios lucrativos sem quebrar as regras de Deus Como obter apoio espiritual e suporte para ter sucesso nos negócios Ajuda espiritual para o sucesso de seu negócioVocê quer aprender como aproveitar sua espiritualidade cristã para estabelecer ou colocar seu negócio no caminho do crescimento e do desenvolvimento? Os empreendedores cristãos e os proprietários de pequenas empresas cristãs estão agora percebendo a utilidade de seu cristianismo para o sucesso de seus negócios. Você não precisa ficar de fora dessa revolução atual nem ficar no escuro em relação a esse desenvolvimento positivo. Você pode confiar fortemente em sua espiritualidade cristã para iniciar e administrar negócios bem-sucedidos. Todos os homens e reis ricos que conheci e investiguei mencionam o fato de que a riqueza é espiritual. Essa é uma verdade básica sobre este tópico e sobre a Terra onde habitamos como seres humanos. Se a riqueza é espiritual, então os negócios, que são a principal plataforma de produção de riqueza, também são espirituais. De fato, tudo é espiritual e o espiritual controla o físico. Aqueles que encontraram uma maneira de manipular ou usar os recursos espirituais em seu benefício realmente obtiveram o máximo de benefícios e vantagem sobre os que não usaram os recursos espírituais.
The Akashic Records: Sacred Exploration of Your Soul's Journey Within the Wisdom of the Collective Consciousness
by Ernesto Ortiz“Profound and practical” this guide from a shamanic healer “explores a deep domain of reality in ways that treat the esoteric as everyday reality” (Ervin Laszlo, author of Science and the Akashic Field).The Akashic Records is equal parts practical and profound, the culmination of nearly two decades of immersion by Ernesto, personally and professionally, into the Akashic Records for individual healing, growth, and self-realization. This book provides a thorough map of the energetic territory you will be exploring and the many ways you can use the Akashic Records and the guidance of the masters and teachers.By experiencing The Akashic Records you will:Learn a sacred prayer that has the potential to change your life foreverCreate a deep and meaningful relationship with the Lords of AkashaBe able to heal past and present and move with ease, grace, and inspiration into your futureLearn how to mix the energy of the Akashic Records with any other modality to bring you to the next level of your potentialLearn an easy and powerful way of protection and how to always be connected to Source and SpiritThis definitive work provides all of the conceptual and practical information you need to truly understand what the Akashic Records are and, more importantly, to incorporate accessing your own Records into your lifestyle—for a lifetime!“In simple, down-home language, Ernesto Ortiz vitalizes this sacred library of self-remembrance in all its specifics, so that we, too, may become proficient in accessing the Akashic Records on our soul’s journey through time.” —Jacquelyn Small, author of Awakening in Time, Becoming A Practical Mystic and The Sacred Purpose of Being Human
The Akashic Records: Access the Greatest Source of Information to Empower Your Life
by Sandra TaylorThe Akashic Records are a powerful source of information, change, and manifestation. This practical introductory guide shows how they can open your life to profound healing, happiness, and true fulfillment. This book will reveal: - What the Akashic Records really are and how to tap into their ever-present power - How to travel the eternal timeline to investigate the past, present, and potential future - How past lives are influencing you today and what you can do to rewrite those records - How you can use the Akashic Records to find your purpose, expand your talents, and find greater success and joy in this life - How to program future events within the records of this life and in lifetimes to come - Techniques to open the records anytime you desire ...and much more!
Akbar (Makers of the Muslim World)
by Andre WinkWidely regarded as the greatest of the Mughal emperors, Jalal ad-Din Akbar (1542-1603) was a formidable military tactician and popular demagogue. Ascending to the throne at the age of thirteen, he ruled for half a century, expanded the Mughal empire, and left behind a legacy to rival his infamous ancestors Chinggis Khan and Timur. In this lucid biography, Andre Wink provides glimpses into Akbar's daily life and highlights his contribution to new methods of imperial control and record-keeping. Andre Wink is Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Akbar and the Jesuits: An Account of the Jesuit Missions to the Court of Akbar
by Father Pierre JarricFirst published in 1926.'These documents are full of intimate interest' Times Literary Supplement'A serious and intensely interesting piece of work' The GuardianThe Jesuit missionaries were some of the earliest Europeans to find their way into the Mogul empire in the sixteenth century. Spending more years at Akbar's court than others did months, and traversing his dominions from Lahore to Kabul, and from Kashmir to the Deccan, they undoubtedly sowed the seeds of British influence in the East.Reproducing, or summarizing the most valuable of the missionaries' letters written prior to 1610, this volume makes available the illegible and scattered primary sources on the reign of the Emperor Akbar, and as such, forms the earliest European description of the Mogul Empire.
Akbar's Religious Thought: Reflected in Mogul Painting (Ethical and Religious Classics of East and West #9)
by Emmy WelleszOriginally published in 1952, the first part of this book gives a portrait of Akbar (1542-1605), Emperor of India, not as a War Lord and Empire Builder, but as a man deeply absorbed in questions of the Spirit. It follows him in his quest after the various religions professed in India and the doctrines of the Christian faith. The text is illustrated by numerous reproductions of contemporary miniatures. Their style which, under Akbar’s inspiring patronage, resulted from the collaboration of Muslim and Hindu artists who became acquainted with European paintings, reflects the universality of the Emperor’s mind. The second part of the book is concerned with the rise and development of this style.
Akiane: Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry
by Akiane KramarikExperience the wonder of child prodigy Akaine Kramarik&’s divinely inspired artwork firsthand.Akiane&’s nonreligious parents were bewildered when their four-year-old daughter started sharing her dreams of angels, heaven, and Jesus. Her spiritual insight quickly expressed itself through impressive sketches, drawings with oil crayons, paintings, and eventually poetry, and her artwork began a conversation that brought her whole family to Christianity and to the attention of national media. Akiane: Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry shares the young artist&’s story in rich detail, includingher mother&’s firsthand account of Akiane&’s emerging faith and artistic talent;a collection of full-color paintings created by Akiane from ages 4 to 10, along with the amazing stories that surround each piece of art; andselected poems of profound beauty and insight, authored by Akiane in her childhood.This book will encourage any who believe in the spiritual nature of art and reinvigorate the faith of those who call Jesus their savior.
Akiva: Life, Legend, Legacy
by Rabbi Reuven HammerThe legendary Akiva ben Yosef has fascinated Jews for centuries. Arguably the most important of the Tannaim, or early Jewish sages, Akiva lived during a crucial era in the development of Judaism as we know it today, and his theology played a major part in the development of Rabbinic Judaism. Reuven Hammer details Akiva’s life as it led to a martyr’s death and he delves into the rich legacy Akiva left us. That legacy played an extraordinarily important role in helping the Jewish people survive difficult challenges to forge a vibrant religious life anew, and it continues to influence Jewish law, ethics, and theology even today. Akiva’s contribution to the development of Oral Torah cannot be overestimated, and in this first book written in English about the sage since 1936 Hammer reassesses Akiva’s role from the period before the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE until the Bar Kokhba revolt in 135 CE. He also assesses new findings about the growth of early Judaism, the reasons why Akiva was so outspoken about “Christian Jews,” the influence of Hellenism, the Septuagint, and the canonization of the Hebrew Bible. Ultimately Hammer shows that Judaism without Akiva would be a very different religion.
The al-Baqara Crescendo: Understanding the Qur'an's Style, Narrative Structure, and Running Themes
by Nevin RedaHow is the Qur'an organized? Does its structure convey meaning? Why did the Islamic tradition neglect the study of the Qur'an's unusual configuration until the twentieth century? In The al-Baqara Crescendo, Nevin Reda introduces a bold new avenue of research: the poetics of Qurʾanic narrative structure. Focusing on Surat al-Baqara, the longest and most challenging of the suras, she uncovers the beauty and rationale behind the Qurʾan’s unusual organization. Reda argues that the sura – often dismissed by Muslim traditionalists and Orientalist critics as a baffling collection of disjointed material – can be appreciated as a coherent composition if it is approached as an oral text. Calling attention to oral organizational techniques such as repetition, this book’s repertoire of figures showcases Surat al-Baqara’s ingenious layout and pinpoint the sophisticated meanings that are embedded within it. Incorporating insights from literary theory and Biblical studies, the author advances inclusivity and intercultural bridge-building in the study of scripture. In an engaging narrative that is bound to captivate and challenge the reader, Reda communicates a deep love and thorough command of her subject, all while presenting a significant new development in Islamic hermeneutics.
The al-Baqara Crescendo: Understanding the Qur'an's Style, Narrative Structure, and Running Themes (Advancing Studies in Religion)
by Nevin RedaRecent manuscript evidence from al-Jami` al-Kabir in ?an ‘a’ suggests that the Qur’an took its final shape well before 671 CE. Irrespective, however, of who composed it or when it was compiled, questions remain about whether the Qur’an followed any kind of preconceived plan or compositional schema that makes sense in today’s world. In The al-Baqara Crescendo, Nevin Reda introduces a bold new avenue of research: the poetics of Qur'anic narrative structure. Focusing on Surat al-Baqara, the longest and most challenging of the suras, she explores the beauty and rationale behind the Qur'an’s unusual organization. Reda argues that the sura – often dismissed by Muslim traditionalists and Orientalist critics as a baffling collection of disjointed material – can be appreciated as a coherent composition if it is approached as a spoken text. Calling attention to oral organizational techniques such as repetition, this book’s repertoire of figures showcases Surat al-Baqara’s ingenious layout and pinpoints the sophisticated meanings that are embedded within it. Incorporating insights from literary theory and Biblical studies, the author advances inclusivity and intercultural bridge-building in the study of scripture. In an engaging narrative that is bound to captivate and challenge the reader, Reda communicates a deep love and thorough command of her subject, all while presenting a significant new development in Islamic feminist hermeneutics.
Al-Britannia, My Country: A Journey Through Muslim Britain
by James FergussonShortlisted for the British Academy Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for Global Cultural Understanding 2018.'A SERIOUSLY NECESSARY BOOK.' ROWAN WILLIAMS, FORMER ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'A MUST READ.' MIQDAAD VERSI, MUSLIM COUNCIL OF BRITAIN'A COMPELLING AND COMPASSIONATE SURVEY OF BRITISH ISLAM.’ THE GUARDIAN'A TIMELY BOOK.' BARONESS WARSI'HUGELY IMPORTANT.' PETER OBORNE'HEARTENING.' DAVID ANDERSON QCIn this groundbreaking book, James Fergusson travels the length of Britain to explore our often misunderstood Muslim communities, and to experience life on both sides of our increasingly segregated society.The face of Britain is changing. The Muslim population has more than doubled over the last twenty years, and is projected to do so again over the next twenty. A societal shift of this size and speed has inevitably brought growing pains, with the impact on our communities becoming ever more profound – as well as painful, because in the eyes of many, Islam has a problem: the extremist views of a tiny minority, which, when translated into action, can result in catastrophic violence. The danger of this extremist threat - or our response to it - is that we are collectively starting to lose faith in the cultural diversity that has glued our nation together for so long. Our tolerance of others, so often celebrated as a ‘fundamental British value,’ is at risk.In this groundbreaking book, James Fergusson travels the length of Britain to evaluate the impact these seismic shifts have had on our communities. With the rise of nationalist movements, growing racial tensions and an increasingly out of touch political elite, what does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain? What is life like on both sides of this growing religious divide? And what can we do to heal the fractures appearing in our national fabric?Al-Britannia, My Country is a timely and urgent account of life in Britain today, a call to action filled with real-life experience, hard truths and important suggestions for our future.
Al entrar al cielo
by Max LucadoPensar en el cielo puede ser inquietante. ¿Vida sin fin? ¿Espacio sin límites? ¿Se supone que deberíamos sentirnos bien al respecto?Max Lucado, escritor de best sellers, nos asegura que sí. Hay muchas cosas sobre el cielo que todavía no entendemos. Y aunque hay pensamientos sobre nuestro destino final que pueden despertar interrogantes, no tienen por qué agitar nuestros temores. En Al entrar al cielo hacemos un recorrido con Max, descubriendo desde la certeza de nuestro destino hasta las magníficas promesas de Dios sobre la otra vida. Abre la puerta y echa un vistazo al gozo que te espera en el cielo y, al mismo tiempo, encuentra la esperanza para vivir hoy.
Al-Farabi, Founder of Islamic Neoplatonism: His Life, Works and Influence (Great Islamic Thinkers Ser.)
by Majid FakhryThis is the only available comprehensive introduction to the life and achievements of the ninth-century Islamic pjilosopher, Al-Farabi.
Al-Ghazali and the Divine (Routledge Studies in Islamic Philosophy)
by Massimo CampaniniThis book examines the philosophy of al-Ghazali, analysing his conception of God within Islamic theology. Seeking to contribute to the greater understanding of Muslim thought, it analyses his ‘orthodox’ theory, based on the notion that the spiritual struggle (jihad) and philosophical enquiry are informed by the possession of firm science (‘ilm). Exploring a wide range of Arab texts and Arab primary literature, this book therefore examines a crucial period of Medieval Islamic history, whilst emphasizing the multifarious and by no means monolithic components of the Muslim outlook. In seeking to understand Islamic religion as a creative and progressive heritage, it also demonstrates the moderate and equilibrate character of mainstream Islam, and ultimately argues that al-Ghazali’s thought is the best expression of Islamic intellectuality and spirituality. Taking a theoretical approach, this book will be useful to students and scholars of Islamic philosophy, theology and history.
Al-Ghazali and the Qur'an: One Book, Many Meanings (Culture and Civilization in the Middle East)
by Martin WhittinghamThis book is the first of its kind to focus entirely on the Qur’anic interpretation of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058-1111), a towering figure of Sunni Islam. Martin Whittingham explores both al-Ghazali’s hermeneutical methods and his interpretations of particular Quranic texts, and covers al-Ghazali’s mystical, legal and theological concerns. Divided into two parts: part one examines al-Ghazali’s legal and Sufi theoretical discussions part two asks how these theories relate to his practice, analysing the only three of al-Ghazali’s works which are centrally concerned with interpreting particular Qur’anic passages: Jawahir al-Qur’an (The Jewels of the Qur’an); Al-Qist as al-mustaqim (The Correct Balance); and Mishkat al-anwar (The Niche for Lights). Providing a new point of access to the works of al-Ghazali, this book will be welcomed by scholars and students of Islamic studies, religious studies, hermeneutics, and anyone interested in how Muslims understand the Qur’an.
Al-Ghazali, Averroes and the Interpretation of the Qur'an: Common Sense and Philosophy in Islam (Culture and Civilization in the Middle East)
by Avital WohlmanThis book examines the contrasting interpretations of Islam and the Qur’an by Averroes and Al-Ghazali, as a way of helping us untangle current impasses affecting each Abrahamic faith. This has traditionally been portrayed as a battle between philosophy and theology, but the book shows that Averroes was rather more religious and Al-Ghazali more philosophical than they are usually portrayed. The book traces the interaction between two Muslim thinkers, showing how each is convinced of the existence of a Book in which God is revealed to rational beings, to whom He has given commandments, as well as of the excellence of Islamic society. Yet they differ regarding the proper way to interpret the sacred Book. From this point of view, their discussion does not address the contrast between philosophy and religion, or that between reason and revelation that is so characteristic of the Middle Ages, but rather explores differences at the heart of philosophical discussion in our day: is there a level of discourse which will facilitate mutual comprehension among persons, allowing them to engage in debate? This interpretation of sacred texts illustrates the ways religious practice can shape believers’ readings of their sacred texts, and how philosophical interpretations can be modified by religious practice. Moreover, since this sort of inquiry characterizes each Abrahamic tradition, this study can be expected to enhance interfaith conversation and explore religious ways to enhance tolerance between other believers.