Classical Islam: A Sourcebook of Religious Literature
Norman Calder, Jawid Mojaddedi, Andrew Rippin (editors)
Paperback, 384 pages
2nd edition
9780415505086
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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'Än and its interpretation, the life of Muhammad, hadÄ«th, 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.
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Contents
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. Quranic Interpretation
6. Theology and Philosophy
7. Law
8. Sufism
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Classical Islam: A Sourcebook of Religious Literature
Classical Islam: A Sourcebook of Religious Literature
Norman Calder, Jawid Mojaddedi, Andrew Rippin (editors)
Paperback, 384 pages
2nd edition
9780415505086
Ā
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'Än and its interpretation, the life of Muhammad, hadÄ«th, 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.
Ā
Contents
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. Quranic Interpretation
6. Theology and Philosophy
7. Law
8. Sufism
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Norman Calder, Jawid Mojaddedi, Andrew Rippin (editors)
Paperback, 384 pages
2nd edition
9780415505086
Ā
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'Än and its interpretation, the life of Muhammad, hadÄ«th, 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.
Ā
Contents
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. Quranic Interpretation
6. Theology and Philosophy
7. Law
8. Sufism
