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.
By:
Gabriel Said Reynolds Imprint: Fortress Press,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 191mm,
Weight: 318g ISBN:9781506473888 ISBN 10: 1506473881 Pages: 235 Publication Date:11 April 2023 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Gabriel Said Reynolds is Jerome J. Crowley and Rosaleen G. Crowley Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame.