The Qurʾān : a new annotated translation

Bibliographic Information

The Qurʾān : a new annotated translation

A.J. Droge

(Comparative Islamic studies)

Equinox, 2013

  • : pbk

Available at  / 1 libraries

Search this Book/Journal

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. xxxix-xli) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This new translation of the Qur'an is specifically designed for use in the college classroom, and offers students and instructors, as well as general readers, a one-volume resource comparable to what is available for the Jewish and Christian scriptures. It presents a reliable rendering into contemporary English of the artistry and power of the original Arabic, along with a wealth of supplementary annotations which will illuminate the text for first-time readers, yet still prove valuable to those long familiar with the Qur'an. These notes are replete with cross references, both internally to the Qur'an as well as externally to the scriptures of Judaism and Christianity (including non-canonical scriptures). In addition, transliterated Arabic is supplied for key Qur'anic terms, alternative renderings into English are offered where appropriate, and important historical and linguistic information is provided for a richer understanding and deeper appreciation of the text. Finally, this new edition contains an index to the Qur'an much more comprehensive than any other now on the market. The index, along with a new introduction, set of maps, chronological table, and guide to the pronunciation of Arabic, makes this the edition of the Qur'an all English-speaking students of religion - beginning as well as advanced - will want to possess for their exploration and understanding of Islam's central text.

Table of Contents

Preface The Myth of the Book Text and context An 'inspired' Prophet A Book 'from heaven' Who wrote the Qur'an? A Qur'an from Cairo About this translation Guide to Further Reading Glossary of Key Names, Terms, and Abbreviations Timeline Maps The 114 suras of The Qur'an Index to the Qur'an

by "Nielsen BookData"

Related Books: 1-1 of 1

Details

  • NCID
    BB12959567
  • ISBN
    • 9781845539450
  • LCCN
    2012045139
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    ara
  • Place of Publication
    Sheffield
  • Pages/Volumes
    lxii, 488 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
  • Classification
  • Parent Bibliography ID
Page Top