Modern Muslim Intellectuals and the Qur'an
| Author | : Suha Taji-Farouki |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 2006-01-26 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0197200036 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780197200032 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Modern Muslim Intellectuals and the Qur'an by : Suha Taji-Farouki
Download or read book Modern Muslim Intellectuals and the Qur'an written by Suha Taji-Farouki and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-01-26 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the writings of ten Muslim intellectuals, working in the Muslim world and the West, who employ contemporary critical methods to understand the Qur'an. Their work points to a new trend in Muslim interpretation, characterised by a direct engagement with the Word of God while embracing intellectual modernity in a global context. The volume situates and evaluates their work and responses to it among Muslim and non-Muslim audiences.
