On the nature of the divine
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On the nature of the divine
（Qur'anic studies series, 5 . An anthology of Qurʾanic commentaries ; v. 1）
Oxford University Press , In association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies, 2008
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 603-645) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This pioneering volume, the first in a series, presents a plurality of voices, methods and concerns in Qur'anic interpretation ranging from the 8th century to the present day. No previous work has drawn on such a comprehensive range of commentaries and covered such a wide spectrum of theological approaches.
On the Nature of the Divine analyses the works of twenty selected Sunni, Shi'i, Ibadi, Mu'tazili, and Sufi commentators on six Qur'anic verses, revealing varied approaches to the scripture and its meaning. In their attempts to discern God's nature, the commentators inevitably introduce their own particular theological concerns into their commentaries. Contextual introductions and annotated translations allow the reader to follow the genesis of key intellectual debates and
religio-political attitudes still relevant to the lives of Muslims today. This combination of previously untranslated texts and extensive annotation provides an invaluable and innovative contribution to the field of Islamic studies.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Map of Centres of Learning in the Islamic World
- The Commentators and their Commentaries
- 1. Seeking the Face of God (Q. 2:115)
- 2. God's Throne and the Seat of Knowledge (Q. 2:255)
- 3. Incumbent Mercy (Q. 6:12)
- 4. Light of the Heavens and the Earth (Q. 24:35)
- 5. The Measure (Q. 54: 49)
- 6. Oneness (Q. 112:1-2)
- Prosopographical Appendix
- Bibliography
- Index of Qur'anic Citations
- Index
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