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Approaching the Qur'an: The Early Revelations,New
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Approaching the Qurn is a major event in religious publishing. Professor Michael Sells has captured the complexity, power, and poetry of the early suras of the Qurn, the sacred scripture of Islam. In this second edition, Sells introduces important new translations of suras and a new preface that addresses the ongoing controversy over teaching about Islam and the Quran in American universities. Approaching the Qurn presents brilliant translations of the short, hymnic suras associated with the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammad. Most of these early revelations appear at the end of text and are commonly reached only by the most resolute reader of existing English translations. These suras contain some of the most powerful, prophetic and revelatory passages in religious history. They offer the vision of a meaningful and just life that anchors the religion of onefifth of the worlds inhabitants. Approaching the Qur'n is enriched by inclusion of free downloadable audio recordings of Quranic reciters, allowing readers an opportunity to hear the Qur'n in its original form. The book includes Sells Introduction to the Qurn, commentaries of the suras, a glossary of technical terms, and chapters discussing the sound nature and gender aspects of the Arabic text.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Approaching the Qur'an: The Early Revelations'? A: The book focuses on the complexity, power, and poetry of the early suras of the Qur'an, providing significant new translations and insights into the sacred scripture of Islam.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Approaching the Qur'an: The Early Revelations' is Professor Michael Sells.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the second edition, which includes important new translations and a preface addressing contemporary issues related to teaching Islam.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 236 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners studying the Qur'an? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it presents accessible translations of early suras and includes commentaries that help in understanding the texts.
- Q: Does the book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, the book includes free downloadable audio recordings of Quranic reciters, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on January 1, 2007.
- Q: Are there any specific features that enhance the reading experience? A: The book includes Sells' introduction to the Qur'an, commentaries, a glossary of technical terms, and discussions on the sound nature and gender aspects of the Arabic text.
- Q: What literary style does the author use in the translations? A: Professor Michael Sells uses a style that captures the hymnic and prophetic qualities of the suras, making the translations both powerful and poetic.