Assuming no prior knowledge, The Qur'an: A Philosophical Guide is an
introduction to the Qur'an from a philosophical point of view. Oliver
Leaman's guide begins by familiarizing the readers with the core
theories and controversies surrounding the text. Covering key
theoretical approaches and focusing on its style and language, Leaman
introduces the Qur'an as an aesthetic object and as an organization.
The book discusses the influence of the Qur'an on culture and covers
its numerous interpreters from the modernizers and popularizers to the
radicals. He presents a close reading of the Qur'an, carefully and
clearly presenting a variety of philosophical interpretation
verse-by-verse. Explaining what the philosopher is arguing, relating
the argument to a particular verse, and providing the reader with the
means to be part of the discussion, this section includes: -
Translated extracts from the text - A range of national backgrounds
and different cultural and historic contexts spanning the classical
and modern period, the Middle East, Europe and North America -
Philosophical interpretations ranging from the most Islamophobe to the
extreme apologist - A variety of schools of thought and philosophers
such as Peripatetic, Illuminationist, and Sufi. Written with clarity
and authority and showing the distinct ways a variety of thinkers have
sought to understand the text, The Qur'an: A Philosophical Guide
introduces readers to the value of interpreting the Qur'an
philosophically.
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ISBN
9781474216203
Publisert
2020
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Bloomsbury Academic
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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