Koran, the: a very short introduction
Auteur :
Cook, Michael
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780192853448
Date de publication :
24 févr. 2000
Dimensions :
17,9 x 11,3 x 1,2 cm
Poids :
137 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. This book provides an account of the Koran as codex, as scripture, as liturgy, and as the embodiment of truth, and examines its means of formation and dissemination. It also discusses issues of interpretation for certain key verses.