The Qur'an : a biography / Bruce Lawrence.
By: Lawrence, Bruce B.
Material type: TextSeries: Books that changed the world (New York, N.Y.): Publisher: New York : Grove Press, 2007, c2006Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.Description: xiv, 231 p. ; 20 cm.ISBN: 9780802143440; 080214344X.Subject(s): Qurʼan -- Evidences, authority, etc | Qurʼan -- Commentaries -- History and criticism | Islam -- Sacred booksDDC classification: 297.122 Summary: An authoritative introduction to the sacred text reveals how it represents Islam, describing the origins of the faith in seventh-century Arabia while offering insight into how th Qur'an remains a pivotal influence on modern society and politics.Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Two Weeks | Davenport Library Circulating Collection | Print-Circulating | 297.122 L435 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 34284003135704 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
An authoritative introduction to the sacred text reveals how it represents Islam, describing the origins of the faith in seventh-century Arabia while offering insight into how th Qur'an remains a pivotal influence on modern society and politics.
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