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Esack, Farid

 
9781851683543: The Qur'an: A User's Guide
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ISBN 10: 1851683542 ISBN 13: 9781851683543
Editorial: Oneworld Publications, 2005

Sinopsis

Islam's Holy Qur'an - spiritual guide for millions of Muslims across the US and throughout the world yet condemned by many non-Muslims as a source of evil and inspiration for terrorism. In this ground-breaking introduction internationally renowned scholar and author Farid Esack presents all the information needed to understand the Qur'an and its significance. Esack - a Muslim committed both to his religion, and to critical thinking about all aspects of it - explores how the Qur'an came into being and examines its structure as a unique literary work. He outlines its key themes, explains its historical and cultural context, and looks at the controversies that have surrounded it over the centuries. Blending faith, fact and an innovative approach, this is a concise guide to a major religious text, and an invaluable insight into its role in the everyday lives of Muslims.

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Reseña del editor

Islam's Holy Qur'an - spiritual guide for millions of Muslims across the US and throughout the world yet condemned by many non-Muslims as a source of evil and inspiration for terrorism. In this ground-breaking introduction internationally renowned scholar and author Farid Esack presents all the information needed to understand the Qur'an and its significance. Esack - a Muslim committed both to his religion, and to critical thinking about all aspects of it - explores how the Qur'an came into being and examines its structure as a unique literary work. He outlines its key themes, explains its historical and cultural context, and looks at the controversies that have surrounded it over the centuries. Blending faith, fact and an innovative approach, this is a concise guide to a major religious text, and an invaluable insight into its role in the everyday lives of Muslims.

Biografía del autor

Farid Esack is an internationally known South African Muslim scholar, speaker and author. He is currently Brueggemann Chair in Inter-religious Studies at Xavier University, Cincinnati.

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Editorial
Oneworld Publications
Año de publicación
2005
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1851683542
ISBN 13 
9781851683543
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Número de páginas
256
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