Sufi Commentaries on the Qur'an in Classical Islam (Routledge Studies in the Qur'an) - Softcover

Sands, Kristin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 041548314X ISBN 13: 9780415483148

Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

Sufi Commentaries on the Qur'an in Classical Islam A study of Sufi Qur'anic commentaries that examines the shared hermeneutical assumptions of Sufi writers and the diversity in style of Sufi commentaries. It explores the styles of Sufi commentaries, which range from philosophical musings to popular preaching to literary narrative and poetry. Full description

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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.

Review:

'This book will serve as an excellent introduction to this genre ... the author deserves congratulations on her great effort.' - The Muslim World Book Review

Kristin Zahra Sands’ Sufi Commentaries on the Qur’an in Classical Islam is certainly one of these meaningful studies. On account of its clarity, exemplary textual fidelity and sound translations from the Arabic and Persian, this monograph will serve as an effective basis for further inquiries into Sufi Qur’anic exegesis. It is, therefore, a welcome contribution to the growing literature on Islamic mysticism.

- Mohammed Rustom, University of Toronto

 

'This fine contribution to Sufi tafsir studies provides a reliable and well-written guide to many of the major works of that tradition and raises a number of importatn questions, especially about the categories with which we are accustomed to thinking about Islam' - Todd Lawson, University of Toronto, Journal of the American Oriental Society

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 041548314X
• ISBN 13: 9780415483148
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208