Binding: Paperback
Description: A new updated edition of this modern classic in religious publishing capturing the complexity power and poetry of the early suras of the Qur an Approaching the Qur an presents brilliant translations of the short hymnic chapters or Suras associated with the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammad. These early Suras contain some of the most powerful prophetic and revelatory passages in religious history offering the vision of a meaningful and just life that anchors the faith of one fifth of the world's inhabitants. In addition to these translations Michael Sells provides an introduction to the Qur an commentaries on the Suras a glossary of technical terms and discussions of the auditory nature and gender aspects of the Arabic text. An ideal resource for students and interested lay readers this third edition also includes a new full Sura and associated commentary a new preface and a thoroughly updated bibliography.
Title: Approaching The Qur'an The Early Revelations (Third Edition)
Author(s): Sells Michael
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Barcode: 9780861546787
Pages: 288 Pages
Publication Date: 11/14/2023
Category: The Koran