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Paperback. Highlights the contributions of rebbetzins to the development of American Jewry. Tracing the careers of rebbetzins from the beginning of twentieth century onwards, this title chronicles the evolution of the role from a few individual rabbis' wives who emerged as leaders to a cohort who worked together on behalf of American Judaism. Num Pages: 312 pages, 21 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814740538
- ISBN
- 9780814740538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. 'Hard to put down - it's so personal and raw.' Sunday Times Magazine Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGXA; HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 199 x 22. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton London
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340943670
- ISBN
- 9780340943670
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.85
€ 15.99
€ 11.85
The first modern biography of one of the nineteenth century's most prominent radical activists, written by an acclaimed senior feminist historian. Num Pages: 264 pages, 22 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; JFFK; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 243 x 26. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199756247
- ISBN
- 9780199756247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 44.87
€ 47.99
€ 44.87
Hardback. Islam is frequently characterized as a 'religion of the book,' and yet Muslims take an almost entirely oral approach to their scripture. This book presents a semantic analysis of its self-awareness, arguing that the Qur'an understands itself not so much as a completed book, but as an ongoing process of divine 'writing' and 're-writing'. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 line illus., 4 tables 3 line illus., 4 tables. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691059501
- ISBN
- 9780691059501
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.51€ 85.89
€ 112.51
€ 85.89
Hardback. M. A. S. Abdel Haleem's acclaimed translation of the Qur'an is now published with the original Arabic text to give a greater appreciation and understanding of the holy book. The traditional Arabic calligraphic pages are displayed alongside the English translation; the text is accompanied by an invaluable introduction, notes, and an index. Translator(s): Abdel Haleem, M. A. S. Num Pages: 672 pages, one map. BIC Classification: HRHS; HRHT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 672
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Blg Rev
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199570713
- ISBN
- 9780199570713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.68
€ 40.99
€ 28.68
Paperback. Designed for both Muslims and Western non-Muslim students this book examines the Qur'an in Western scholarship and provides an overview of its rich interpretive traditions. It is a concise introduction to various aspects of the Qur'an. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415421256
- ISBN
- 9780415421256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.78
€ 49.78
Paperback. Jane McAuliffe introduces the Qur'an as a living scripture, preparing readers for an informed encounter with the text. Editor(s): McAuliffe, Jane Dammen. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 680 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- Critical
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393927054
- ISBN
- 9780393927054
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.60
€ 19.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 344 pages, 7 black & white tables, 14 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: HRA; HRCG; HRHS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138668553
- ISBN
- 9781138668553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.65
€ 63.65
Paperback. "First published 2004. First published, with corrections, as an Oxford World's Classics paperback 2005. Reissued 2008. Reprinted with corrections 2010"--T.p. verso. Translator(s): Abdel Haleem, M. A. S. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 512 pages, one map. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 24. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199535958
- ISBN
- 9780199535958
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.69
€ 13.99
€ 11.69
Paperback. Concerned with the rationality and plausibility of the Muslim faith and the Qur'an, and in particular how they can be interrogated and understood through Western analytical philosophy. This title also explores how Islam can successfully engage with the challenges posed by secular thinking. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HRAB; HRH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 27. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415437837
- ISBN
- 9780415437837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.70
€ 62.70
Paperback. Presents the rules of conduct that remain fundamental to Muslims - the key Islamic values of prayer, fasting, pilgrimage and absolute faith in God, with spiritual guidance on matters of kinship, marriage and family, crime and punishment, rituals, food, warfare and charity. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 38. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780143105886
- ISBN
- 9780143105886
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.02
€ 19.99
€ 15.02
Paperback. The Qur'an and the Prophet in the Writings of the Shaykh Ahmad al-'Alawi presents for the first time in English all the collected works of one of the most famous Sufi masters on the two guiding principles of Islam. Translator(s): Williams, Khalid. Num Pages: 190 pages. BIC Classification: HRHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903682777
- ISBN
- 9781903682777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.58
€ 24.99
€ 18.58
Hardcover. A collection of essays which demonstrate the Qur'an's impact on Arabic and Persian literary traditions. Editor(s): Alshaar, Nuha. Series: Qur'anic Studies Series. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: HRHC; HRHP; HRHS; HRHT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 223 x 2. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- OUP/Institute of Ismaili Studies
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198787181
- ISBN
- 9780198787181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.81
€ 94.81
Hardcover. This new translation of the Qur'an is specifically designed for use in the college classroom, and offers students and instructors, as well as general readers, a one-volume resource comparable to what is available for the Jewish and Christian scriptures. Editor(s): Droge, Arthur J. Translator(s): Droge, Arthur J. Series: Comparative Islamic Studies. Num Pages: 558 pages, map. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 212 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 558
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845539443
- ISBN
- 9781845539443
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.52
€ 177.52
Hardcover. The bedrock of the Islamic faith, the Qur'an is revered by Muslims as Allah's final revelation, offering divine guidance to humankind. A seamless blend of narrative, description, parable, and law, it is a moral code for over a billion people. This study provides insights into the many different ways that the Qur'an has been read and interpreted. Series: Foundations of Islam. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 146 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851687046
- ISBN
- 9781851687046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.06€ 53.55
€ 71.06
€ 53.55
Paperback. This new translation of the Qur'an is specifically designed for use in the college classroom, and offers students and instructors, as well as general readers, a one-volume resource comparable to what is available for the Jewish and Christian scriptures. Editor(s): Droge, Arthur J. Translator(s): Droge, Arthur J. Series: Comparative Islamic Studies. Num Pages: 558 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 190 x 246 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1062.
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 558
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845539450
- ISBN
- 9781845539450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.06
€ 65.06
Paperback. The bedrock of the Islamic faith, the Qur'an is revered by Muslims as Allah's final revelation, offering divine guidance to humankind. A seamless blend of narrative, description, parable, and law, it is a moral code for over a billion people. This study provides insights into the many different ways that the Qur'an has been read and interpreted. Series: Foundations of Islam. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851686940
- ISBN
- 9781851686940
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.84
€ 26.99
€ 19.84
Hardcover. The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, it has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations. Translator(s): Haleem, M. A. S. Abdel. Num Pages: 512 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 142 x 32. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192805485
- ISBN
- 9780192805485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.91
€ 19.99
€ 15.91
Paperback. Considered in Islam to be the infallible word of God, The Qur'an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel in a series of divine revelations. This title features Adam, Moses, Abraham, Jesus and John the Baptist, among others, who are regarded, like Muhammad, to be prophets of the Muslim faith. Translator(s): Khalidi, Tarif. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140455441
- ISBN
- 9780140455441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.08
€ 13.99
€ 11.08
Paperback. 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. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851686247
- ISBN
- 9781851686247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.38
€ 15.99
€ 12.38