The Qur'an: A Norton Critical Edition (McAuliffe Jane Dammen)(Paperback)

This Norton Critical Edition is based on a thoroughly revised and annotated version of the well-regarded Pickthall translation of the Qur'an. Jane McAuliffe introduces the Qur'an as a living scripture, preparing readers for an informed encounter with the text. Topics include the scholarly traditions of the study of qur'anic origins; the centuries of commentary, analysis, and intellectual dissemination that have created a library of qur'anic literature; the history of translations, particularly those in English; and the many ways the Qur'an informs Muslim life and material
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