The Koran: a Very Short Introduction
Author(s): M.A. Cook
Explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. This book 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. It also discusses issues of interpretation for certain key verses.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Oxford University Press
- : Oxford University Press
- : 24 February 2000
- : books
Special Fields
- : M.A. Cook
- : Paperback
- : 176
- : black and white halftones and line drawings