The Qur'an

The Basics

by Massimo Campanini

This second edition of a popular introduction to the Qur’an includes an essential updated reference guide, including a chronology of the revelation, links to internet resources, and suggestions for further reading. Exploring the Qur'an's reception through history, its key teachings, and its place in contemporary thought and belief, this volume the Qur'an as the word of God; its reception and communication by the Prophet Muhammad; the structure and language of the text; conceptions of God, the holy law, and jihad; and Islamic commentaries on Qur’anic teachings through the ages. The Qur' The Basics, Second Edition is a concise and accessible introduction.

Genres: Islam

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 2007

About the author

Massimo Campanini è stato un islamista, storico della filosofia, traduttore e accademico italiano, uno dei più apprezzati storici del Vicino Oriente arabo contemporaneo, nonché studioso della filosofia islamica.