The Qur'an
Subtitle: A User's Guide
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: March 25, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781851683543
Subjects: Islam; Sacred texts; Religion; Religion - World Religions; Islam - General; Non-Classifiable
Description: "In this elegant and objective guide, 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 these areas. Drawing on both contemporary and ancient sources, this erudite study also outlines the structure, language, and literary aspects of the Qur'an, in addition to surveying the various trends in Qur'anic scholarship over the centuries."--Jacket.