The story of the Quran : its history and place in Muslim life /
Mattson, Ingrid,
The story of the Quran : its history and place in Muslim life / [print] Ingrid Mattson. - Malden, Massachusetts ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., (c)2008. - x, 262 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
God speaks to humanity -- The Prophet conveys the message -- The voice and the pen -- Blessed words : the Quran and culture -- What God really means : interpreting the Quran -- Conclusion : listening for God.
"This introduction to the Qur'an offers an insightful and authoritative description of the book at the heart of Muslim life. Written by a well known Islamic expert, this book is a knowledgeable account of the doctrines contained in the Qur'an and provides a comprehensive explanation of their significance to individual Muslims and the societies in which they live."--BOOK JACKET.
9781405122573 9781405122580
2007010745
Quran--Theology.
Quran--History.
Quran--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BP132.M444.S767 2008
The story of the Quran : its history and place in Muslim life / [print] Ingrid Mattson. - Malden, Massachusetts ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., (c)2008. - x, 262 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
God speaks to humanity -- The Prophet conveys the message -- The voice and the pen -- Blessed words : the Quran and culture -- What God really means : interpreting the Quran -- Conclusion : listening for God.
"This introduction to the Qur'an offers an insightful and authoritative description of the book at the heart of Muslim life. Written by a well known Islamic expert, this book is a knowledgeable account of the doctrines contained in the Qur'an and provides a comprehensive explanation of their significance to individual Muslims and the societies in which they live."--BOOK JACKET.
9781405122573 9781405122580
2007010745
Quran--Theology.
Quran--History.
Quran--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BP132.M444.S767 2008