Classical Islam : a sourcebook of religious literature

Author(s)

• Calder, Norman
• Mojaddedi, J. A.
• Rippin, Andrew

Bibliographic Information

Classical Islam : a sourcebook of religious literature

edited and translated by Norman Calder, Jawid Mojaddedi and Andrew Rippin

Routledge, 2013

2nd ed

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This definitive sourcebook presents more than sixty authoritative new translations of key Islamic texts. Edited and translated by three leading specialists, Classical Islam features eight thematically-linked sections covering the Qur'an and its interpretation, the life of Muhammad, hadith, law, theology, mysticism and Islamic history. The new edition has been expanded to cover a fuller range of material illustrating the growth of Islamic thought from its seventh-century origins through to the end of the medieval period. It includes illustrations, a glossary, extensive bibliography and explanatory prefaces for each text. Classical Islam is an essential resource for the study of early and medieval Islam and its legacy.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations. Preface. Map: Centres of Muslim Learning in Medieval Times. Part One: Formation and Salvation History 1. The Quran 2. The Life of Muhammad 3. Hadith 4. Religious History Part Two: Elaboration of the Tradition 5. Qu'ranic Interpretation 6. Theology and Philosophy 7. Law 8. Sufism. Glossary-Index.

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• NCID: BB12017464
• ISBN:
  • 9780415505079
  • 9780415505086
• LCCN: 2012017151
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Original Language Code: ara
• Place of Publication: London ; New York
• Pages/Volumes: xiv, 364 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BP89
  • DC23 : 297
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Islamic literature -- Sources
  • LCSH : Islamic literature -- History and criticism