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Wagner, Walter H., 1935-

Opening the Qur'an : introducing Islam's holy book / Walter H. Wagner. - xix, 547 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 502-515) and indexes.

1. Risks, perspectives, and understandings -- 2. Basic narratives for Judaism and Christianity -- 3. Islam's basic narrative and core positions -- 4. The setting : reflections on Arabia -- 5. Times and the messenger -- 6. The origin, transmission, and structures of the Qur'an -- 7. Interpreting the Qur'an -- 8. Four cherished passages -- 9. The Qur'an on the end of this world and life in the hereafter -- 10. The Qur'an on woman and women -- 11. The Qur'an on biblical figures, Jews and Christians -- 12. The Qur'an on justice and jihad -- 13. Challenges from the Qur'an -- 14. Challenges to the Qur'an -- 15. The Qur'an opened and open -- Appendix A. Traditional names and orders of surahs -- Appendix B. Biblical figures mentioned in the Qur'an -- Appendix C. Glossary of key terms.

ISBN: 9780268044152 (cloth : alk. paper) 0268044155 (cloth : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008027221

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8B6927 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014772123 Uk

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Qurʼan--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Qurʼan--Hermeneutics.
Qurʼan--Reading.
Qurʼan--History.