| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 228 pages) : illustrations. |
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| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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RoutledgeCurzon studies in the Quran
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RoutledgeCurzon studies in the Quran.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-210) and indexes. |
| Contents |
1. Q 18:60-82 -- 2. Q 28:21-28 -- 3. Sanctuary at Beersheba and Mecca -- 4. Cities at the ends of the Earth. |
| Summary |
Relating the Muslim understanding of Moses in the Qur'an to the Epic of Gilgamesh, Alexander Romances, Aramaic Targums, Rabbinic Bible exegesis, and folklore from the ancient and medieval Mediterranean, this book shows how Muslim scholars authorize and identify themselves through allusions to the Bible and Jewish tradition. Exegesis of Qur'an 18:60-82 shows how Muslim exegetes engage Biblical theology through interpretation of the ancient Israelites, their prophets, and their Torah. This Muslim use of a scripture shared with Jews and Christians suggests fresh perspectives for the history of re. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Moses (Biblical leader) -- In the Qurʼan.
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Moses (Biblical leader) |
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Moses (Biblical leader) in the Qurʼan. |
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Moses (Biblical leader) -- Islamic interpretations.
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Islamic interpretations of sacred works. |
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Qurʼan. |
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Islam -- Relations -- Judaism.
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Islam. |
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Relations. |
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Judaism. |
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Judaism -- Relations -- Islam.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Wheeler, Brannon M., 1965- Moses in the Quran and Islamic exegesis. London ; New York : RoutledgeCurzon, 2002 0700716033 (DLC) 2002068293 (OCoLC)50284969 |
| ISBN |
9781136128905 (electronic book) |
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1136128905 (electronic book) |
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9780203037454 |
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0203037456 |
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0700716033 |
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9780700716036 |
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