Title
What the Qur'an Meant: And Why It Matters,New
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
Americas leading religious scholar and public intellectual introduces lay readers to the Quran with a measured, powerful reading of the ancient textGarry Wills has spent a lifetime thinking and writing about Christianity. In What the Quran Meant, Wills invites readers to join him as he embarks on a timely and necessary reconsideration of the Quran, leading us through perplexing passages with insight and erudition. What does the Quran actually say about veiling women? Does it justify religious war?There was a time when ordinary Americans did not have to know much about Islam. That is no longer the case. We blundered into the longest war in our history without knowing basic facts about the Islamic civilization with which we were dealing. We are constantly fed false information about Islamclaims that it is essentially a religion of violence, that its sacred book is a handbook for terrorists. There is no way to assess these claims unless we have at least some knowledge of the Quran.In this book Wills, as a nonMuslim with an open mind, reads the Quran with sympathy but with rigor, trying to discover why other nonMuslimssuch as Pope Francisfind it an inspiring book, worthy to guide people down through the centuries. There are many traditions that add to and distort and blunt the actual words of the text. What Wills does resembles the work of art restorers who clean away accumulated layers of dust to find the original meaning. He compares the Quran with other sacred books, the Old Testament and the New Testament, to show many parallels between them. There are also parallel difficulties of interpretation, which call for patient explorationand which offer some thrills of discovery. What the Quran Meant is the opening of a conversation on one of the worlds most practiced religions.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'What the Qur'an Meant'? A: The main theme of 'What the Qur'an Meant' is to provide a thoughtful and accessible exploration of the Qur'an, aimed at helping readers understand its messages and relevance in today's world.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Garry Wills, an esteemed religious scholar known for his work on Christianity and religious texts.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'What the Qur'an Meant'? A: The book was published on October 3, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'What the Qur'an Meant' have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in hardcover.
- Q: Is 'What the Qur'an Meant' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is written for lay readers and is designed to be approachable for those unfamiliar with the Qur'an or Islamic teachings.
- Q: Does the book compare the Qur'an with other religious texts? A: Yes, Garry Wills compares the Qur'an with the Old Testament and the New Testament to highlight similarities and differences in interpretation.
- Q: What audience is the book intended for? A: The book is intended for anyone interested in understanding the Qur'an, particularly those who seek to dispel misconceptions about Islam.
- Q: Are there any specific topics covered in the book? A: Yes, the book addresses specific topics such as the treatment of women in the Qur'an and the concept of religious war.
- Q: Is there an edition of this book available? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'What the Qur'an Meant'.