The Koran has constituted a remarkably strong core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. This Very Short Introduction explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. Michael Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the Koran as codex, as scripture, as liturgy, and as the embodiment of truth, and examines its means of formation and dissemination.
He also discusses issues of interpretation for certain key verses, demonstrating that fecundity of the text for readers throughout the world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
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| ISBN: | 9780192853448 |
| Publication date: | 24th February 2000 |
| Author: | M A Cook |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 162 pages |
| Series: | A Very Short Introduction |
| Genres: |
Social groups: religious groups and communities Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Islam |
The Koran has constituted a remarkably strong core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. This Very Short Introduction explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture.
The Koran features in the following genres: Social groups: religious groups and communities, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Islam
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The Koran was written by M A Cook and published by Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD
The Koran has 162 pages
Yes it is part of A Very Short Introduction series
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