Ṣūfī Commentaries on the Qur'Ān in Classical Islam Contributor(s): Sands, Kristin (Author) |
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ISBN: 041548314X ISBN-13: 9780415483148 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2008 Annotation: Containing newly translated writings, this unequalled study of the Sufi Qur'anic commentaries examines their hermeneutical assumptions and views on text, knowledge and interpretation as well as the variety of styles found within their commentaries. Click for more in this series: Routledge Studies in the Quran |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - Sufi - Religion | Islam - Koran & Sacred Writings - Social Science | Regional Studies |
Dewey: 297.122 |
Series: Routledge Studies in the Quran |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" L (0.66 lbs) 208 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
Features: Glossary |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Meeting the ever increasing interest in Islam and Sufism, this book is the first comprehensive study of Sufi Qur'anic commentaries and includes translations of many writings previously unavailable in English. It examines the shared hermeneutical assumptions of Sufi writers and the diversity in style of Sufi commentaries. Some of the assumptions analyzed are: * the Qur'an is a multi-layered and ambiguous text open to endless interpretation * the knowledge of deeper meanings of the Qur'an is attainable by means other than transmitted interpretations and rational thought * the self is dynamic, moving through states and stations which result in different interpretations at different times. The styles of Sufi commentaries are explored, which range from philosophical musings to popular preaching to literary narrative and poetry. Other commentaries from the classical period are also investigated to provide context in understanding Sufi approaches and exegetical styles. |
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