Al-Ghazali and the Qur'an: One Book, Many Meanings Contributor(s): Whittingham, Martin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415663946 ISBN-13: 9780415663946 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $65.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - Koran & Sacred Writings - Political Science |
Dewey: 297.122 |
Series: Culture and Civilization in the Middle East |
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.54 lbs) 168 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book is the first of its kind to focus entirely on the Qur'anic interpretation of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058-1111), a towering figure of Sunni Islam. Martin Whittingham explores both al-Ghazali's hermeneutical methods and his interpretations of particular Quranic texts, and covers al-Ghazali's mystical, legal and theological concerns. Divided into two parts:
Providing a new point of access to the works of al-Ghazali, this book will be welcomed by scholars and students of Islamic studies, religious studies, hermeneutics, and anyone interested in how Muslims understand the Qur'an. |