| Modern Muslim Intellectuals and the Qur'an Contributor(s): Taji-Farouki, Suha (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0197200036 ISBN-13: 9780197200032 Publisher: Published in Association with the Institute o OUR PRICE: $52.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2006 Annotation: The essays in this volume examine ten Muslim intellectuals from the Arab world, Iran, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, the USA, and Europe. These thinkers employ contemporary critical methods to interpret the Qur'an, arriving at conclusions that challenge those of earlier Muslim interpretation, and are critical of political Islam and progressive in orientation. The volume offers a framework for understanding their work, and responses to this among Muslim and Western audiences. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - Koran & Sacred Writings - Religion | History |
| Dewey: 297.122 |
| Series: Qur'anic Studies |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 5.67" W x 8.04" (1.07 lbs) 356 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The essays in this volume examine ten Muslim intellectuals from the Arab world, Iran, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, the USA, and Europe. These thinkers employ contemporary critical methods to interpret the Qur'an, arriving at conclusions that challenge those of earlier Muslim interpretation, and are critical of political Islam and progressive in orientation. The volume offers a framework for understanding their work, and responses to this among Muslim and Western audiences. |