An Anthology of Qur'anic Commentaries : Volume 1: On the Nature of the Divine Paperback / softback
Edited by Feras (, Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, American University in Dubai) Hamza, Sajjad (, Senior Lecturer in Islamic Studies, Director of MA in Islamic Studies and Centre of Rizvi, Farhana (, Editor in the Qur'anic Studies Unit at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London) Mayer
Part of the Qur'anic Studies Series series
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This pioneering volume, the first in a series, presents a plurality of voices, methods and concerns in Qur'anic interpretation ranging from the 8th century to the present day.
No previous work has drawn on such a comprehensive range of commentaries and covered such a wide spectrum of theological approaches.
On the Nature of the Divine analyses the works of Sunni, Shi'i, Ibadi, Mu'tazili, and Sufi commentators on six Qur'anic verses, revealing varied approaches to the scripture and its meaning.
In their attempts to discern God's nature, the commentators inevitably introduce their theological concerns.
Contextual introductions and annotated translations allow the reader to follow the genesis of key intellectual debates and religio-political attitudes still relevant to the lives of Muslims today.
This combination of previously untranslated texts and extensive annotation provides an invaluable and innovative contribution to the field of Islamic Studies.
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- Pages:688 pages, 1 map
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:07/10/2010
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- ISBN:9780199600595
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:688 pages, 1 map
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:07/10/2010
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- ISBN:9780199600595