How to read the Qur'an : a new guide, with select translations / Carl W. Ernst.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ernst, Carl W., 1950- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Qurʼan as literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 273 pages)

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2011]

Summary:

A compact introduction and reader's guide to the Qur'anThis is an ideal introduction to the Qur'an, featuring the most up-to-date methods for reading and understanding the text. It deals with sensitive issues regarding the interpretation of sacred texts as well as differing points of view and major debates. A substantial explanatory introduction summarises the historical and literary issues and engages with the religious and political context of understanding the Qur'an today, including an appreciation of the ritual and oral uses of text.Key Features Includes new translations of 725 Qur'anic verses Promotes an understanding of multiple interpretations of the Qur'an Designed for use on introductory courses and for self-study

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Figures and Charts

Acknowledgments

Introduction The Problem of Reading the Qurʾan

Chapter One The History and Form of the Qurʾan and the Practices of Reading

Chapter Two Early Meccan Suras

Chapter Three Middle and Later Meccan Suras

Chapter Four Medinan Suras

Conclusion Toward a Literary Reading of the Qurʾan

Appendix A Reading the Structure of the Meccan Suras

Appendix B Ring Structure in Sura 2 and Sura 5

Appendix C Suggested Interpretive Exercises

Notes

Suggested Reading

Index of Scriptural Citations

General Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781474468077

1474468071

OCLC:

1302163469