An anthology of Qurʼanic commentaries.
By: edited by Feras Hamza and Sajjad Rizvi, with Farhana Mayer.
Contributors: Hamza, Feras Q.; Raz̤avī, Sajjād; Mayer, Farhana.
Series: Qur'anic studies series -- 5
Publisher: Oxford University Press; In association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Oxford; New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 670
ISBN-13: 9780197200001
Subjects: Koran -- Commentaries
Description: "On the Nature of the Divine analyses the works of twenty selected Sunni, Shi'i, Ibadi, Mu'tazili, and Sufi commentators on six Qur'anic verses, revealing varied approaches to the scripture and its meaning. In their attempts to discern God's nature, the commentators inevitably introduce their own particular theological concerns into their commentaries. Contextual introductions and annotated translations allow the reader to follow the genesis of key intellectual debates and religio-political attitudes still relevant to the lives of Muslims today. This combination of previously untranslated texts and extensive annotation provides an invaluable and innovative contribution to the field of Islamic studies."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 603-645) and indexes.