The European Qur??n: Encounters with the Holy Text of Islam from the Ninth to the Twentieth Century
ISBN 10: 3689241820 ISBN 13: 9783689241827
Published by dG Arts, 2024
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What role does the Holy Scripture of Islam, the Qurʾān, play in the history of European thought? How has it been read and understood in Europe since the first translations in the Middle Ages? The Qurʾān and Islam are traditionally seen as an antithesis to Europe’s self-narrative of cultural achievements: the Enlightenment, secularization, and religious tolerance. Some claim that Islam in general and the Qurʾān in particular are alien to Europe’s culture and political institutions. This publication endeavours to counter this popular belief and to tell a different story by documenting the role the Qurʾān has played in the formation of culture, religion, scholarship, and politics in Europe.
About the Author: Jan Loop, Naima Afif, University of Copenhagen; Weltmuseum Wien
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Title: The European Qur??n: Encounters with the ...
Publisher: dG Arts
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New