The Qur'an: An Encyclopedia

by Oliver Leaman

Book Overview

A RUSA 2007 Outstanding Reference Title

The Qur'an is the source of inspiration for one of the world's major religions, followed today by over a billion people. It plays a central role in Islam and ever since it appeared fourteen hundred years ago has been the subject of intense debate. Some of this has been carried out by Muslims and some by those hostile or indifferent to Islam, producing a very wide range of views.

Authored by forty-three...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415775299
• ISBN13: 9780415775298
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 772 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.8" x 9.5"