The Prophet Joseph in the Qur'an, the Bible, and History
Publisher: Luna Plena Publishing
Published: January 8, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9781906342005
Subjects: Biography: general; Books of the Old Testament; Religion - Islam; Juvenile Nonfiction / Religion / Islam; Juvenile Nonfiction; Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)
First sentence: The present study is a genuinely new look at the Qur'anic sura (chapter) of Joseph  - including careful examination of the historical background of its story and detailed comparison with the corresponding Biblical narrative.
Description: The Qur'anic sura (chapter) of 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 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. The author is not only concerned with analysing the individual verses; he is equally focused on showing how various verses are interrelated, explicitly and subtly, to form a unique textual unit. He shows particular interest in unveiling subtle references and meanings that are often overlooked or missed by exegetes. Through this comprehensive study, the author elucidates why the Qur'an has always been firmly believed to be a unique book that could have only been inspired by Allah. Thorough and scholarly but easy to read, this book is intended for both the general reader and the specialist. Whether you are a scholar of Qur'anic exegesis (tafsir), have general interest in Qur'anic studies and the Qur'anic story of Prophet Joseph, or interested in comparative religion, you will find this in-depth and detailed study of the sura of Joseph informative, enlightening, and thought-provoking. No knowledge of Arabic or the Qur'an is required for reading the book.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: History and Prophet Joseph in the Qur’an, and Qur’anic Exegesis; title: The Beginning of the Sura of Joseph; title: Prophet Joseph in the House of His Father Prophet Jacob; title: Prophet Joseph on His Way to Egypt; title: Prophet Joseph in Egypt; title: Prophet Joseph in Prison; title: Prophet Joseph in Power; title: Prophet Joseph Reunites With His Brother Benjamin; title: Prophet Joseph Reunites With His Father Prophet Jacob; title: The Epilogue of the Sūra of Joseph; title: Prophet Joseph in History; title: Prophet Joseph in the Qur’an and the Old Testament; title: Epilogue; title: Appendix A. Transliteration Conventions; title: Appendix B. Qur’anic Terms and Names; title: Notes; title: General Index; title: Index of Qur’anic Verses