God, Muhammad and the Unbelievers
1st Edition
Published on 8. April 2014
244 pages
978-1-136-81577-5 (ISBN)
Description
This study of the Qur'an arises from an interest in a pressing contemporary issue, the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims ('the Ummah and the Other'). This text explores how the Qur'an comments on this relationship as it changed in the course of Muhammad's ministry. Particular attention is paid to the portrayal in the Meccan 'punishment-narratives' of a fascinating and complex triangular relationship between God, the powerless and persecuted believing community with Muhammad at its centre, and the unbelieving Meccans who rejected Muhammad's preaching.
The text raising questions about the possible contemporary relevance of this analysis, focusing firstly on discussions about the appropriate models for Islamic society today, and secondly on dialogue between Christians and Muslims. This book presents a detailed and illuminating analysis of many important Qur'anic themes and passages, and offers a coherent and original account of significant developments within the thought of the Qur'an as a whole.
The text raising questions about the possible contemporary relevance of this analysis, focusing firstly on discussions about the appropriate models for Islamic society today, and secondly on dialogue between Christians and Muslims. This book presents a detailed and illuminating analysis of many important Qur'anic themes and passages, and offers a coherent and original account of significant developments within the thought of the Qur'an as a whole.
Reviews / Votes
'Clearly written and often absorbing Marshall clearly sets out and engages with the main Western approaches to the Qur'an used in the field today.' - Dr Tony Street, Centre for Islamic Studies, NewsletterMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
4,74 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-81577-5 (9781136815775)
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Person
David Marshall
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Punishment-Narratives: Preliminary Considerations; Chapter 3 The Punishment-Narratives: the Meccan Period; Chapter 4 Medinan Developments;
