Approaching the Qur'an
The Early Revelations
Oneworld Publications · Print & ebook · November 14, 2023
A new, updated edition of this modern classic in religious publishing, capturing the complexity, power and poetry of the early suras of the Qur’an Approaching the Qur’an presents brilliant translations of the short, hymnic chapters, or Suras, associated with the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammad.
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- Who it’s for
- Read early Qur’anic suras through translations and commentary attentive to their poetry and complexity.
- Genres
- The Koran & Commentary, Islamic Theology, Middle Eastern Poetry
- Published
- Oneworld Publications, November 14, 2023
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A new, updated edition of this modern classic in religious publishing, capturing the complexity, power and poetry of the early suras of the Qur’an Approaching the Qur’an presents brilliant translations of the short, hymnic chapters, or Suras, associated with the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammad.
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These early Suras contain some of the most powerful, prophetic, and revelatory passages in religious history, offering the vision of a meaningful and just life that anchors the faith of one fifth of the world’s inhabitants. In addition to these translations, Michael Sells provides an introduction to the Qur’an, commentaries on the Suras, a glossary of technical terms, and discussions of the auditory nature and gender aspects of the Arabic text. An ideal resource for students and interested lay readers, this third edition also includes a new full Sura and associated commentary, a new preface, and a thoroughly updated bibliography.
Poetry and Revelation
Read early Qur’anic suras through translations and commentary attentive to their poetry and complexity.
Come here for
- Hymnic translations of the Qur’an’s early suras
- Commentary that attends to sound and gender
Expect
- An introduction and glossary of technical terms
- A layered look at the Arabic text’s auditory nature
Where it sits
| The Koran & Commentary | 100% |
|---|---|
| Islamic Theology | 28% |
| Middle Eastern Poetry | 23% |
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Publisher categories
- Islam - General
- Islamic Theology
- The Koran & Commentary
- Authors
- Michael Sells, Michael A. Sells
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Published
- November 14, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Islam - General