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How to Read the Qur'an
Carl W. Ernst
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Description for How to Read the Qur'an
Paperback. A compact introduction and reader's guide to the Qur'an. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 2 charts, 8 b+w photographs; 2 charts. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450. A New Guide, with Select Translations. 288 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 2 charts, 8 b+w photographs; 2 charts. A compact introduction and reader's guide to the Qur'an. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HRHS. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 16. Weight: 446.
'Outstanding, timely and much needed.' Amir Hussain, Professor of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University 'A very well-written, remarkably accessible, timely and important book. It is sure to be read widely.' Muhammad Qasim Zaman, Robert H. Niehaus '77 Professor of Near Eastern Studies and Religion, Princeton University A compact introduction and reader's guide to the Qur'an This is an ideal introduction to the Qur'an, featuring the most up-to-date methods for reading and understanding the text. It deals with sensitive issues regarding the interpretation of sacred texts as well as differing points of view and major debates. A substantial explanatory introduction summarises ... Read more
'Outstanding, timely and much needed.' Amir Hussain, Professor of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University 'A very well-written, remarkably accessible, timely and important book. It is sure to be read widely.' Muhammad Qasim Zaman, Robert H. Niehaus '77 Professor of Near Eastern Studies and Religion, Princeton University A compact introduction and reader's guide to the Qur'an This is an ideal introduction to the Qur'an, featuring the most up-to-date methods for reading and understanding the text. It deals with sensitive issues regarding the interpretation of sacred texts as well as differing points of view and major debates. A substantial explanatory introduction summarises ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748650705
SKU
V9780748650705
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About Carl W. Ernst
Carl W. Ernst is a W.R. Kenan Professor of Religious Studies at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Director of the Carolina Center for the Study of Middle East and Muslim Civilizations at UNC Global. He is author of several books including Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World (EUP, 2004), Sufi Martyrs of Love (Palgrave, 2002) and Teachings of ... Read more
Reviews for How to Read the Qur'an
This will serve both as a fine teaching tool at the college or seminary level and as a useful resource for engaged nonspecialists, who will find it challenging but rewarding.
John Jaeger, Dallas Baptist University, Library Journal
John Jaeger, Dallas Baptist University, Library Journal