Muslim Exegesis of the Bible in Medieval Cairo: Najm Al-Dīn Al-Ṭūfī's (D. 716/1316) Commentary on the Christian Scriptures. a Cri

by Lejla Demiri

Najm al-Dīn al-Ṭūfī's (d. 716/1316) extraordinary commentary on the Christian scriptures has not received the scholarly attention it deserves. Illustrating the way in which the Bible was read, interpreted and used as a proof-text in the construction of early 14th century Muslim views of Christianity, his al-Ta'līq 'alā al-Anājīl al-arba'a wa-al-ta'līq 'alā al-Tawrāh wa-'alā ghayrihā...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 900424316X
• ISBN13: 9789004243163
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.4"