The Qur'an: The Basics

Campanini, Massimo

ISBN 10: 1138666319 / ISBN 13: 9781138666313

Published by Routledge, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Qur'an: The Basics
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138666319
• ISBN 13: 9781138666313
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 180 grams

About this title

Synopsis

This second edition of a popular introduction to the Qur’an includes an essential updated reference guide, including a chronology of the revelation, links to internet resources, and suggestions for further reading. Exploring the Qur'an's reception through history, its key teachings, and its place in contemporary thought and belief, this volume analyzes: the Qur'an as the word of God; its reception and communication by the Prophet Muhammad; the structure and language of the text; conceptions of God, the holy law, and jihad; and Islamic commentaries on Qur’anic teachings through the ages. The Qur'an: The Basics, Second Edition is a concise and accessible introduction.

About the Author

Massimo Campanini is Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Trento, Italy.