The Qur'an: A Beginner's Guide by Farid Esack (English) Paperback Book

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The Qur'an has spoken to Muslims for over one thousand years; it is seen as law-maker, moral code, and the word of God. This work outlines the key themes and explains the historical and cultural context of this work whilst examining its content, language and style, and the variety of approaches that have been used to interpret it.

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The Qur'an has spoken to Muslims for over one thousand years; it is seen as law-maker, moral code, and the word of God. Drawing on both contemporary and ancient sources, Esack outlines the key themes and explains the historical and cultural context of this unique work whilst examining its content, language and style, and the variety of approaches, including fundamentalist, feminist, and modernist, that have been used to interpret it. Other areas covered include: the Qu'ran as evocative oral experience; understanding and interpreting the Qu'ran; the major themes of the Qu'ran, including such issues as truth, justice and gender relations.

Notes

Introductions for the general reader, exploring the common misconceptions.

Back Cover

At the heart of the Islamic tradition lies the Qur'an - law-maker, moral code, and the word of God, speaking directly to Muslims for over one thousand years. 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 such difficult issues as truth, justice, and gender relations. In the current troubled state of world affairs, Esack's elegant and objective guide offers readers valuable insight into one of the world's most powerful books; insight that is only going to become more relevant in the years to come.

Author Biography

Farid Esack has an international reputation as a Muslim scholar, speaker, and human rights activist. He has lectured widely on religion and Islamic Studies and also served as a Commissioner for Gender Equality in Nelson Mandela's government. He is the author of Qur'an, Liberation and Pluralism and On Being a Muslim, and co-editor (with Sarah Chiddy) of Islam and AIDS: Between Scorn, Pity and Justice (all published by Oneworld). He is currently the Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal Visiting Professor of Contemporary Islam at Harvard University.

Review

"Extremely learned yet accessible, with fascinating insights on virtually every page. Especially useful for those new to the study of Islam, or newly interested in their inherited Islam...Its clarity makes it suitable for undergraduates but its sophistication makes it of interest to graduates as well."-- "Tamara Sonn - Kenan Professor of Humanities at the College of William and Mary, Virginia""No one has placed the Noble Qur'an more fully in its historical and contemporary context. Esack's is a user's guide for all users, and it should enjoy a long shelf life as the most ccessible, and informative, introduction to God's Word in Arabic."-- "Bruce Lawrence - Nancy and Jeffrey Marcus Professor of Religion, Duke University and author of 'The"

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The Qur'an has spoken to Muslims for over one thousand years; it is seen as law-maker, moral code, and the word of God. Drawing on both contemporary and ancient sources, Esack outlines the key themes and explains the historical and cultural context of this unique work whilst examining its content, language and style, and the variety of approaches, including fundamentalist, feminist, and modernist, that have been used to interpret it. Other areas covered include: the Qu'ran as evocative oral experience; understanding and interpreting the Qu'ran; and, the major themes of the Qu'ran, including such issues as truth, justice and gender relations.

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"No one has placed the Noble Qur'an more fully in its historical and contemporary context. Esack's is a user's guide for all users, and it should enjoy a long shelf life as the most ccessible, and informative, introduction to God's Word in Arabic."

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Details ISBN185168624X Author Farid Esack Short Title QURAN Language English ISBN-10 185168624X ISBN-13 9781851686247 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 297.122 Year 2009 Imprint Oneworld Publications Subtitle A Beginner's Guide Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence US Replaces 9781851683543 UK Release Date 2009-01-27 NZ Release Date 2009-01-27 Illustrations Illustrations Pages 320 Publisher Oneworld Publications Series Beginner's Guides Publication Date 2009-01-27 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-05-31 We've got this

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