The Emergence of Islam: Classical Tradtion in Contemporary Perspective

by Gabriel Said Reynolds

Overview

Gabriel Said Reynolds tells the story of Islam in this brief illustrated survey, beginning with Muhammad's early life and rise to power, then tracing the origins and development of the Quran juxtaposed with biblical literature, and concluding with an overview of modern and fundamentalist narratives of the origin of Islam. Reynolds offers a fascinating look at the structure and meaning of the Qur'an, revealing the ways in which biblical language is used to advance the Qur'an's religious meaning. Reynolds' analysis identifies the motives that shaped each narrativeIslamic, Jewish, and Christian. The books conclusion yields a rich understanding of diverse interpretations of Islams emergence, suggesting that its emergence is itself ever-developing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451408126
Publisher:	Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date:	04/01/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	991,978
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Gabriel Said Reynolds is Jerome J. Crowley and Rosaleen G. Crowley Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame.