God, Muhammad and the Unbelievers

1. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-0-7007-1086-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 244 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 549 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Marshall, David

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Sonstige Religionen Sonstige Religionen: Heilige & Traditionelle Texte, Mythologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Islam & Islamische Studien Islam & Islamische Studien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Punishment-Narratives: Preliminary Considerations; Chapter 3 The Punishment-Narratives: the Meccan Period; Chapter 4 Medinan Developments;

Über Autor(innen)

David Marshall