160 Pages
by Routledge

160 Pages
by Routledge

160 Pages
by Routledge

This second edition of a popular introduction to the Qur’an includes an essential updated reference guide, including a chronology of the revelation, links to internet resources, and suggestions for further reading. Exploring the Qur'an's reception through history, its key teachings, and its place in contemporary thought and belief, this volume analyzes: the Qur'an as the word of God; its... Read more

1. Islam and the Qur'an

2. Structure and composition

3. God, humanity and faith

4. The Qur'an and the Qur’anic sciences

5. Contemporary approaches to the Qur'an

Appendices

Bibliography

Biography

Massimo Campanini is Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Trento, Italy.

"With an emphasis on clarity and concision, Campanini has produced an accessibly informative introduction to the Qur’an."

Mustafa Shah, University of London, UK