Qur'an, The
Book Description
For those seeking to deepen their understanding of one of the world's most influential sacred texts, this comprehensive guide opens new pathways of exploration through philosophical inquiry. Oliver Leaman presents the Qur'an not merely as a religious document, but as a rich philosophical work worthy of careful intellectual examination.
This accessible introduction welcomes readers regardless of their background knowledge, beginning with essential theories and debates that have shaped scholarly discourse around the text. Leaman skillfully navigates the Qur'an's distinctive style and language while exploring its role as both an aesthetic masterpiece and organizational framework for understanding existence.
The book examines how this sacred text has influenced political thought and traces the diverse voices of its interpreters across centuries, from modernist thinkers to radical voices, from popularizers to traditional scholars. Through verse-by-verse analysis, readers encounter a spectrum of philosophical perspectives spanning classical and contemporary periods, representing voices from the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
What makes this work particularly valuable is its inclusive approach to interpretation. Leaman presents viewpoints ranging across the philosophical spectrum, incorporating insights from Peripatetic, Illuminationist, and Sufi traditions alongside deconstructionist and postmodernist approaches. Translated extracts accompany each discussion, allowing readers to engage directly with the source material.
This thoughtful exploration demonstrates how philosophical engagement with sacred texts can illuminate universal questions about meaning, purpose, and human understanding.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 328 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Qur®an
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Qur®an and philosophy
- ✓ Explore Islamic philosophy
- ✓ Explore Islamische Philosophie
- ✓ Explore Koran
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Qurʼan
