Description
Now in an updated second edition, Gabriel Said Reynolds tells the story of Islam in this brief illustrated survey, beginning with Muhammad's early life and rise to power, then tracing the origins and development of the Qur'an juxtaposed with biblical literature, and concluding with an overview of modern and fundamentalist narratives of the origin of Islam. Reynolds offers a fascinating look at the structure and meaning of the Qur'an, revealing the ways in which biblical language is used to advance the Qur'an's religious meaning. Reynolds' analysis identifies the motives that shaped each narrative--Islamic, Jewish, and Christian. The book's conclusion yields a rich understanding of diverse interpretations of Islam's emergence, suggesting that its emergence is itself ever-developing.
Author: Gabriel Said Reynolds
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 04/11/2023
Pages: 235
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 9.13h x 7.40w x 0.55d
ISBN13: 9781506473888
ISBN10: 1506473881
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Islam | History
- Religion | Islam | Koran & Sacred Writings
- Religion | Comparative Religion