The Qur'an and its Interpretative Tradition

Andrew Rippin author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:25th Oct '01

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The position of the Qur'an as the central symbol and reference point of Islam cannot be disputed. Despite this significance, the academic study of the Qur'an has lagged far behind that of the Bible. In these studies Andrew Rippin reflects upon both the principles and the problems of studying the Qur'an within the discipline of religious studies. He also pursues detailed investigations of the meaning of variants to the text and the history of Muslim interpretation of the text in its diversity. A newly written introduction lays out some of the general implications of these studies, while extensive indexes of Qur'anic verses, books, authors and topics make this research more readily accessible.

'The collection of articles by one of the most prolific and well-known scholars of early Tafsir is very useful and gives a good and comprehensive insight into Rippin's work and approach. Given the absence of a badly needed monograph on the subject, it is most useful to have Rippin's articles gathered into a single volume.' Journal of Semitic Studies '... thought-provoking wealth of scholarship...' Journal of Qur'anic Studies

ISBN: 9780860788485

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

360 pages