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The Koran: A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions Cook, Michael (Cleveland E. Dodge Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies, Cleveland E. Dodge Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Princeton)
The Koran: A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions
Cook, Michael (Cleveland E. Dodge Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies, Cleveland E. Dodge Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Princeton)
Explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. This book provides an account of the Koran as codex, as scripture, as liturgy, and as the embodiment of truth, and examines its means of formation and dissemination. It also discusses issues of interpretation for certain key verses.
176 pages, black and white halftones and line drawings
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 24, 2000 |
| ISBN13 | 9780192853448 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 176 |
| Dimensions | 111 × 172 × 10 mm · 148 g |
| Language | English |