num_pages: 168
description: This 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 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.
language: English
title: Al-Ghazali and the Qur'an: One Book, Many Meanings
titlecomplete: Al-Ghazali and the Qur'an: One Book, Many Meanings (Culture and Civilization in the Middle East)
ratings_count: 8
publisher: Routledge