Review
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“The Study Quran could not be more timely. This painstaking
work will do much to enlighten and inform the reading strategies
of all who seek to understand the Holy Writ of Islam, especially
as it relates to the beliefs and practices of Muslims.” (Sherman
A. Jackson, King Faisal Chair of Islamic Thought and Practice,
The University of Southern California)
“A huge and significant scholarly undertaking, a major service to
Islamic studies. This work solves the perennial problem of how to
introduce students to the Quranic text, offering what is perhaps
the closest one can get to an ecumenical exegesis of the Quran.”
(Jonathan Brown, Associate Director, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal
Center for Muslim Christian Understanding at Georgetown
University)
“Even the non-Arabist will gain an impression of the way specific
verses have been understood. By giving attention to a wide range
of commentators the editors capture the diversity and depth of
the exegetical ideas that have been brought to the Quran-- a
useful resource.” (Peter Adamson, Professor of Ancient and
Medieval Philosophy at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in
Munich and at King's College London)
“A truly magisterial and the most comprehensive study of the
Quran to date. Highly recommended as an unparalleled reference
work for engaging the Quran in its many different aspects.” (Asma
Afsaruddin, Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and
Cultures at Indiana University Bloomington)
“A monument of religious literature in its own right, The Study
Quran presents the sacred text in a meticulous new English
rendering. One of this ambitious project’s greatest strengths is
the breadth and variety of exegetical sources and methods that
inform the commentary throughout --most impressive.” (John
Renard, Professor of Medieval Islam at Saint Louis University)
“A stupendous achievement. An indispensable handbook. The Study
Quran contains everything readers will need. The translation is
lucid and eloquent; the extensive commentaries offer continuous
in; the various essays cover virtually every aspect of the
Quran. I cannot praise their collective work enough!” (Eric
Ormsby, Formerly Professor of Islamic Philosophy and Theology at
McGill University's Institute of Islamic Studies)
“A major milestone for the study of the Qur’an. Elegantly
written, the project is ambitious yet amply fulfills its promise.
Invaluable for anyone interested in understanding the Qur’an and
essential reading for students of the Qur’an at all levels.” (Dr.
Michael Sells, Barrows Professor of the History and Literature of
Islam, University of Chicago)
“This scholarly yet accessible work speaks directly to the
tensions and misunderstandings of our gravely polarized world. It
should be on the shelves of libraries and universities throughout
the English-speaking world.” (Karen Armstrong, author of Fields
of Blood)
“The contributors guide the reader through the intricacies of the
sacred text in a way that lays bare the superficiality,
selectivity and inaccuracy of some modern interpretations of the
Quran at a time when this is sorely needed.” (Karen Armstrong,
author of Fields of Blood)
“This impressive tome-the fruit of a patient collective
venture-offers an extraordinary panoptic survey of the history of
tafsir: some forty traditional commentaries-ancient and modern,
Sunni and Shi’i-have been summoned here… Special mention is due
to the translators of the Qur’an for their often remarkable
achievement.” (Dr. Michel Chodkiewicz, author of Seal of the
Saints and An Ocean Without Shore)
From the Back Cover
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The Study Quran is a historic and groundbreaking work, produced
by a distinguished team of Islamic studies scholars led by Seyyed
Hossein Nasr, which offers:
A new English translation of the Quran that is accurate,
accessible, and reliable in how it renders this sacred text
A wide-ranging verse-by-verse commentary that brings together the
most respected and distinguished traditions of metaphysical,
spiritual, theological, and legal interpretation of the Quran
within Islam
A helpful introduction to each su¯rah that provides an overview
and background of its teachings
Essays by fifteen internationally renowned scholars on how to
read and understand the Quran and its role in shaping Islamic
civilization
A beautiful two-color, two-column design that presents the sacred
text and commentary in the spirit of traditional Quran
manuscripts
s, a time line of historical events, comprehensive indexes,
and other features to aid reading
The Study Quran provides a service never before available to
readers of English: a scholarly yet accessible resource where one
can quickly and easily explore how Muslims have interpreted the
Quran through the centuries to the present day. An invaluable
resource for scholars and students of all backgrounds, and
especially to Muslims who want to deepen their understanding of
their own tradition, The Study Quran is a much-needed guide in a
time when confusion about the Quran and Islam is so prevalent.
An unparalleled resource for studying a sacred text
Renowned Muslim and Islamic scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr and a
team of editors provide a window into how the Quran has been
understood by Muslims through the centuries. For the first time,
scholars and students of all backgrounds have a clear and
reliable resource in English for exploring the history of
interpretation for any passage in the Quran.
“In our post-9/11 world, the Quran is becoming a more public
document in the West than it has ever been throughout its
history. Ultimately, this has the potential to validate
misunderstanding as easily as it affords in into the meaning
of the text for Muslims. In this context, The Study Quran could
not be more timely. This painstaking work will do much to
enlighten and inform the reading strategies of all who seek to
understand the Holy Writ of Islam, especially as it relates to
the beliefs and practices of Muslims.”—Sherman A. Jackson, King
Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture at the University of
Southern California
“A monument of religious literature in its own right, The Study
Quran presents the sacred text in a meticulous new English
rendering. One of this ambitious project’s greatest strengths is
the breadth and variety of exegetical sources and methods that
inform the commentary throughout—most impressive.”—John Renard,
Professor of Medieval Islam at Saint Louis University
“A truly magisterial and the most comprehensive study of the
Quran to date.”—Asma Afsaruddin, Chair of the Department of Near
Eastern Languages and Cultures at Indiana University, Bloomington
“By giving attention to a wide range of commentators, the editors
capture the diversity and depth of the exegetical ideas that have
been brought to the Quran—a useful resource.”—Peter Adamson,
Professor of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy at King’s College
London
“A huge and significant scholarly undertaking—a major service to
Islamic studies.”—Jonathan Brown, Associate Director of the
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian
Understanding at Georgetown University
