The Prophet Joseph in the Qur'an, the Bible, and History
Publisher: Islamic Book Trust
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9789839154726
Description: The Qur'anic sura (chapter) of Yusuf (Joseph) deals almost entirely with the story of this noble Prophet, his brothers, and their father Prophet Jacob. Since the revelation of the Qur'an fourteen centuries ago, there have been numerous attempts to interpret this sura. The present study is not a review of previous exegetical attempts, but a genuinely new look at the sura - including careful examination of the historical background of its story and detailed comparison with the corresponding Biblical narrative. While referring to interpretations from classical exegetical works, this book offers new insights into the meanings and magnificence of this Qur'anic text.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: 1. History and Prophet Joseph in the Qur’an, and Qur’anic Exegesis; title: 2. The Beginning of the Sūra of Joseph; title: 3. Prophet Joseph in the House of His Father Prophet Jacob; title: 4. Prophet Joseph on His Way to Egypt; title: 5. Prophet Joseph in Egypt; title: 6. Prophet Joseph in Prison; title: 7. Prophet Joseph in Power; title: 8. Prophet Joseph Reunites With His Brother Benjamin; title: 9. Prophet Joseph Reunites With His Father Prophet Jacob; title: 10. The Epilogue of the Sura of Joseph; title: 11. Prophet Joseph in History; title: 12. Prophet Joseph in the Qur’an and the Old Testament; title: Appendix B. Qur’anic Terms and Names; title: Notes; title: General Index; title: Index of Qur’anic Verses