The Quran with Christian Commentary: A Guide to Understanding the Scripture of Islam
Autor Gordon D. Nickelen Limba Engleză Hardback – 27 apr 2020
The Quran with Christian Commentary offers a unique introduction to the primary religious text of Islam. Alongside a precise modern English translation of the Quran, author Gordon D. Nickel provides in-text notes to explain the meaning of various surahs (chapters) and ayat (verses), their interpretive history and significance in Muslim thought, and similarities and differences when compared to biblical passages. Additional articles on important topics are written by an international team of today's leading experts including:
- Abraham in the Quran by George Bristow
- Early Christian Exegesis of the Quran by J. Scott Bridger
- Tampering with the Pre-Islamic Scriptures by Gordon Nickel
- Salvation in the Quran by Peter Riddell
- Fighting and Killing in the Quran by Ayman S. Ibrahim
- Creation in the Quran by Jon Hoover
- Calling to Islam (da‘wa) by Matthew Kuiper
- Apocryphal Details in Quranic Stories by Mateen Elass
- The Death of Jesus in the Quran by Gordon Nickel
- Son of God in the Quran by Gordon Nickel
- Jihad in the Quran by David Cook
- Moses in the Quran by Gordon Nickel
- Manuscripts of the Quran by Daniel A. Brubaker
- Women in the Quran by Linda Darwish
- The Place of the Scale(s) in the Reckoning by Daniel A. Brubaker
- Divine Punishment of Unbelievers in This World by David Marshall
- Shi‘ite Interpretation of the Quran by Linda Darwish
- The Language of Love in the Quran by Gordon Nickel
- Allah in the Quran by Mark Anderson
- Eschatology in the Quran by David Cook
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780310534723
ISBN-10: 0310534720
Pagini: 672
Dimensiuni: 155 x 232 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.98 kg
Editura: Zondervan Academic
Colecția Zondervan Academic
Locul publicării:Grand Rapids, United States
ISBN-10: 0310534720
Pagini: 672
Dimensiuni: 155 x 232 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.98 kg
Editura: Zondervan Academic
Colecția Zondervan Academic
Locul publicării:Grand Rapids, United States
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'Dr. Gordon Nickel displays an encyclopedic intimacy with the Quran and the tradition of classical commentary that ambushes its margins. He brings a committed Christian perspective without compromising high standards of detached scholarly engagement. At times combative, always clear and eloquent, and never evasive, this learned commentary on the entire Islamic scripture will both provoke and inform thoughtful Muslim and Christian readers alike. Believers eager to probe and question but not too ready with stereotypical answers shall find in it a treasure of insights.Dr. Nickel notes and assesses the Quran's high 'Quranology,' that is, its many self- referential verses about its uniquely miraculous status. He ultimately rejects the book's claims and finds its assessment of its two rival faiths exaggerated and unwarranted. He emphasizes that the Quran, despite appearances, endorses the scriptural and textual integrity of its two revealed biblical predecessors. However, he concludes that despite its confident claims to the contrary, the Quran fails to be an adequate sequel to the Bible.Dr. Nickel has placed both Muslim and Christian scholars in his debt with this remarkable work of Christian advocacy, offered in the spirit of Christian humility and courtesy. This is a major contribution to critical quranic scholarship, a discipline not found among the traditional sciences of the Quran approved by Islamic orthodoxy.'
'Gordon D. Nickel's Christian commentary on the Quran fills a gap in the Christian book market, allowing non-Arabic speakers to get deep insight into the contents and theology of the Quran. All 114 surahs of the Quran are translated and commented on with a focus on quranic statements about Christianity. This much-desired work is the fruit of a life-long study of Islam and interaction with Muslim friends--a must-have for all who aim at obtaining a deeper understanding of Islam and engaging with Muslims.'
'In this commentary on the scripture of Islam, Gordon Nickel has performed a great service for Christians who wish to know about Islam. The Quran presents distinctive accounts of stories familiar from the Bible and directly denies fundamental Christian doctrines. Nickel's unfailingly respectful yet unmistakably Christian responses present the similarities and differences between the quranic and biblical traditions with unflinching directness. He has produced a reliable and accessible resource for both students studying the Quran and general readers.'
'In this landmark study, Dr. Nickel carefully explains the meaning of the text of the Quran for non-Muslim readers. Dr. Nickel is a highly respected authority on the Quran, and his knowledge of its content, historical context, and the history of its interpretation by Muslim commentators is astounding. He writes with a gracious respect for the Quran and for Muslims, but he also raises important questions for thoughtful readers to consider. This is a treasure trove of information and insight, and it will undoubtedly become the standard work on the subject for years to come.'
'Nickel reads the Quran primarily as a rhetorical text engaged in polemics, mostly against Jews and Christians. His reading is done largely through the lens of--and to some extent in response to--classical Muslim exegesis, though he does not often refer to the classical occasions of the revelation as the Quran's exclusive historical setting. This, in my view, is very commendable, for it allows him to adopt a fresh reading of the text. He does, nevertheless, often assume this classical rhetorical reading, and in this sense his commentary is often a response to classical interpretation.Nickel's reading resists the temptation of being driven by a polemical agenda, and indeed he allows himself to be positively surprised by the Quran's primary meaning, even when he shows awareness of more classical polemical readings. By doing so, Nickel reflects a desire to discern in the Quran a more positive and apologetic stance towards earlier scriptures and their recipients, removing himself from a negative polemic. By doing so, he is, in my view, imminently fair to the text.The occasional articles on specific issues, interspersed throughout his commentary, such as on the tampering with the scriptures, jihad, apocryphal references in the Quran, the death of Jesus, manuscripts of the Quran, or the Quran's language of love, are useful to varying degrees. Some contain a more polemical edge than others, reflecting more or less faithfulness to the spirit of the Quran.Overall, Nickel's Christian commentary on the Quran is a very helpful work that offers the contemporary English reader a useful entry into a text that can otherwise appear as rather opaque to the uninitiated.'
'One can hardly think of a more important book for Christians to appear this year. This translation of the Quran contains commentary by Gordon Nickel, a foremost scholar of Islam who lived among Muslims for many years. The commentary is immensely informed, fair, and accessible. Every class on Islam ought to use this text.'
'The text of the Quran is reproduced here in the excellent translation of Droge and supplemented by a substantial introduction, many explanatory notes, and several focus articles that shed light on various key themes of the Quran. Gordon Nickel has done very fine work in providing the Christian reader precious keys for approaching the quranic text and interreligious dialogue with Muslims.'
'This admirably comprehensive commentary explains the contents of the Quran to non-Muslim readers. In analyzing and interpreting key verses and passages that address the 'People of the Book,' namely Christians and Jews, Gordon Nickel, along with his team of top-ranking scholars, brilliantly opens up the varied historical contexts, meanings, and implications of the Quran to a wider readership. Muslims and non-Muslims alike will benefit immensely from the erudition and exegesis that this commentary manifests, resulting in a more accurate understanding of how Islam fundamentally stands apart from the other Abrahamic faiths.'
'Gordon D. Nickel's Christian commentary on the Quran fills a gap in the Christian book market, allowing non-Arabic speakers to get deep insight into the contents and theology of the Quran. All 114 surahs of the Quran are translated and commented on with a focus on quranic statements about Christianity. This much-desired work is the fruit of a life-long study of Islam and interaction with Muslim friends--a must-have for all who aim at obtaining a deeper understanding of Islam and engaging with Muslims.'
'In this commentary on the scripture of Islam, Gordon Nickel has performed a great service for Christians who wish to know about Islam. The Quran presents distinctive accounts of stories familiar from the Bible and directly denies fundamental Christian doctrines. Nickel's unfailingly respectful yet unmistakably Christian responses present the similarities and differences between the quranic and biblical traditions with unflinching directness. He has produced a reliable and accessible resource for both students studying the Quran and general readers.'
'In this landmark study, Dr. Nickel carefully explains the meaning of the text of the Quran for non-Muslim readers. Dr. Nickel is a highly respected authority on the Quran, and his knowledge of its content, historical context, and the history of its interpretation by Muslim commentators is astounding. He writes with a gracious respect for the Quran and for Muslims, but he also raises important questions for thoughtful readers to consider. This is a treasure trove of information and insight, and it will undoubtedly become the standard work on the subject for years to come.'
'Nickel reads the Quran primarily as a rhetorical text engaged in polemics, mostly against Jews and Christians. His reading is done largely through the lens of--and to some extent in response to--classical Muslim exegesis, though he does not often refer to the classical occasions of the revelation as the Quran's exclusive historical setting. This, in my view, is very commendable, for it allows him to adopt a fresh reading of the text. He does, nevertheless, often assume this classical rhetorical reading, and in this sense his commentary is often a response to classical interpretation.Nickel's reading resists the temptation of being driven by a polemical agenda, and indeed he allows himself to be positively surprised by the Quran's primary meaning, even when he shows awareness of more classical polemical readings. By doing so, Nickel reflects a desire to discern in the Quran a more positive and apologetic stance towards earlier scriptures and their recipients, removing himself from a negative polemic. By doing so, he is, in my view, imminently fair to the text.The occasional articles on specific issues, interspersed throughout his commentary, such as on the tampering with the scriptures, jihad, apocryphal references in the Quran, the death of Jesus, manuscripts of the Quran, or the Quran's language of love, are useful to varying degrees. Some contain a more polemical edge than others, reflecting more or less faithfulness to the spirit of the Quran.Overall, Nickel's Christian commentary on the Quran is a very helpful work that offers the contemporary English reader a useful entry into a text that can otherwise appear as rather opaque to the uninitiated.'
'One can hardly think of a more important book for Christians to appear this year. This translation of the Quran contains commentary by Gordon Nickel, a foremost scholar of Islam who lived among Muslims for many years. The commentary is immensely informed, fair, and accessible. Every class on Islam ought to use this text.'
'The text of the Quran is reproduced here in the excellent translation of Droge and supplemented by a substantial introduction, many explanatory notes, and several focus articles that shed light on various key themes of the Quran. Gordon Nickel has done very fine work in providing the Christian reader precious keys for approaching the quranic text and interreligious dialogue with Muslims.'
'This admirably comprehensive commentary explains the contents of the Quran to non-Muslim readers. In analyzing and interpreting key verses and passages that address the 'People of the Book,' namely Christians and Jews, Gordon Nickel, along with his team of top-ranking scholars, brilliantly opens up the varied historical contexts, meanings, and implications of the Quran to a wider readership. Muslims and non-Muslims alike will benefit immensely from the erudition and exegesis that this commentary manifests, resulting in a more accurate understanding of how Islam fundamentally stands apart from the other Abrahamic faiths.'
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Be Equipped to Interact More Fruitfully and Thoughtfully with Muslims
The Quran with Christian Commentary offers a unique introduction to the primary religious text of Islam. Alongside a precise modern English translation of the Quran, author Gordon D. Nickel provides in-text notes to explain the meaning of various surahs (chapters) and ayat (verses), their interpretive history and significance in Muslim thought, and similarities and differences when compared to biblical passages. Additional articles on important topics are written by an international team of today's leading experts including:
The Quran with Christian Commentary offers a unique introduction to the primary religious text of Islam. Alongside a precise modern English translation of the Quran, author Gordon D. Nickel provides in-text notes to explain the meaning of various surahs (chapters) and ayat (verses), their interpretive history and significance in Muslim thought, and similarities and differences when compared to biblical passages. Additional articles on important topics are written by an international team of today's leading experts including:
- Abraham in the Quran by George Bristow
- Early Christian Exegesis of the Quran by J. Scott Bridger
- Tampering with the Pre-Islamic Scriptures by Gordon Nickel
- Salvation in the Quran by Peter Riddell
- Fighting and Killing in the Quran by Ayman S. Ibrahim
- Creation in the Quran by Jon Hoover
- Calling to Islam (da‘wa) by Matthew Kuiper
- Apocryphal Details in Quranic Stories by Mateen Elass
- The Death of Jesus in the Quran by Gordon Nickel
- Son of God in the Quran by Gordon Nickel
- Jihad in the Quran by David Cook
- Moses in the Quran by Gordon Nickel
- Manuscripts of the Quran by Daniel A. Brubaker
- Women in the Quran by Linda Darwish
- The Place of the Scale(s) in the Reckoning by Daniel A. Brubaker
- Divine Punishment of Unbelievers in This World by David Marshall
- Shi‘ite Interpretation of the Quran by Linda Darwish
- The Language of Love in the Quran by Gordon Nickel
- Allah in the Quran by Mark Anderson
- Eschatology in the Quran by David Cook
Cuprins
114 surahs (chapters) in the Quran6,236 ayat (verses)The Quran with Christian Commentary will include either a public domain English translation of the Quran or, if we can obtain rights, the translation that HarperOne commissioned for its Study Quran. The Quran will include the following types of notes:- a general introduction to the history, significance, and place within Islam that the Quran holds- overviews of the history and content in each surah- summaries of the interpretive history and theological significance of key ayat, passages, and surahs- highlighting of ayat and surahs that are commonly featured within Muslim worship- explanations of ayat that directly address Christians and Jews- discussions of ayat and surahs that are similar to the Bible or confirm/contradict passages within the Bible- comparisons of doctrines derived from the Quran to core Christian doctrines- textual criticism of ayat, passages, and surahsIn addition, The Quran with Christian Commentary will include 20 standalone short articles throughout the book, written by quality contributors, on topics such as:-folk Islam-main sects of Islam-Five Pillars of Islam-textual criticism-and more