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Very Short Introductions #13: The Koran: A Very Short Introduction

by Michael Cook

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ISBN13: 9780192853448
ISBN10: 0192853449
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Publisher Comments:

The Koran has constituted a remarkably resilient core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in that of traditional Islam. He gives vivid accounts of its role in Muslim civilization, illustrates the diversity of interpretations championed by traditional and modern commentators, discusses the processes by which the book took shape, and compares it to other scriptures and classics of the historic cultures of Eurasia.

Review:

"In a beautifully written, concise, and insightful study... Michael Cook makes clear some of the mysteries of this holy book....Evocative and explanatory.... For anyone, at almost any level of knowledge, wanting to learn more about the Qur'an, this is a wonderful place to start."--First Things

Synopsis:

Exploring the significance of the Koran both in the end-of-millennium world and in traditional Muslim culture, Michael Cook 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.

Synopsis:

Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in that of traditional Islam, comparing it to other scriptures and classics of the historic cultures of Eurasia. Halftones & line drawings.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-151) and indexes.
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About the Author

Michael Cook is Cleveland E. Dodge Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University.

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ISBN:
9780192853448
Subtitle:
A Very Short Introduction
Author:
Cook, Michael
Author:
Cook, M. A.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Location:
Oxford ;
Subject:
Religion
Subject:
Koran
Subject:
Islam - Koran & Sacred Writings
Subject:
Theology | Islam
Subject:
Religion and Theology | Islam
Copyright:
2000
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Series:
Very Short Introductions
Series Volume:
13
Publication Date:
June 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
7.00x4.49x.46 in. .34 lbs.
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