The text features a complete new translation of the quran. A new english translation of the quran that is accurate, accessible, and reliable in how it renders this sacred text a wideranging versebyverse commentary that brings together the most respected and distinguished traditions of metaphysical, spiritual, theological, and. The study quran from harperone is a historic and groundbreaking. With the study quran, both scholars and lay readers can explore the deeper spiritual meaning of the quran. Published november 17th 2015 by harperone first published 2015. Islam religion, history, and civilization by nasr, seyyed. A new translation and commentary harperone, 2015 represents years of effort. The study quran leather leather islamic books harper collins. With the study quran, both scholars and lay readers can explore the deeper spiritual meaning of the quran, examine the grammar of difficult sections, and explore legal and ritual teachings, ethics, theology, sacred history, and the. A new translation and commentary harperone, 2015 and studying it carefully.
The publication of the study quran is joyous occasion for all lovers of scripture. Muslims and their scripture, makes nasrs charming study book a. Include yourself in the muslim conversation national. Interview with the study quran general editor maria m. Com ten years in the making, the study quran is more than a rebuttal to terrorists, said seyyed hossein nasr, an iranianborn intellectual and the books editorinchief. A new translation and commentary will be a considerable asset to academics and graduate students of religious studies in particular. The study quran ebook by seyyed hossein nasr rakuten kobo. The study qur an general editor and contributor, with s. Read the study quran a new translation and commentary by seyyed hossein nasr available from rakuten kobo.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. All of the commentarie s we cite exist in print and are also a vailable from various d ependable online reso urces, su ch as altafsir. Nevertheless, at harperone, tauber said, were thrilled by the preorders were getting for this new study quran. Harperc ollins books may be purchased for educational, business. An accessible and accurate translation of the quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings. The study quran download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. So, were thrilled with what were seeing for the study quran. His aim was to produce an accurate, unbiased translation understandable to englishspeaking muslims, scholars, and general readers. Islam religion, history, and civilization by nasr, seyyed hossein harperone, 2002 paperback. Harpercollins study bible is the work of christian scholars and the jewish study bible is the work of jewish scholars, so the study quran is the work of muslim scholars, a point that was insisted upon by its chief editor, seyyed hossein nasr, at its outset.
This scholarly yet accessible translation and commentary lets readers quickly and easily explore how muslims have interpreted the quran through the centuries to the present day. A new translation and commentary seyyed hossein nasr. This scholarly yet accessible translation and commentary lets readers quickly and easily explore how. An accessible and accurate translation of the quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern islamic scholar, respected in both the west and the islamic world. Nov 17, 2015 the study quran, joins the groaning shelves of study bibles as a resource for muslimsand for christians who want to learn more about this closely related sister faith. The introduction to the study quran, written by seyyed hossein nasr, gives a brief overview of its scope and features. Nov 19, 2015 the study quran from harperone is a historic and groundbreaking work produced by a distinguished team of islamic studies scholars. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you. With the study quran, both scholars and lay readers can explore the deeper. Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. The study quran from harperone is a historic and groundbreaking work produced by a distinguished team of islamic studies scholars.
A new translation and commentary is a 2015 englishlanguage edition of the quran edited by seyyed hossein nasr and published by harperone. Maxwell institute podcast what distinguishes the study quran is not merely its collective authorship but the scope and scale of its ambition. That might seem faint praise indeed, but its intent is precisely the opposite. Islam religion, history, and civilization by nasr, seyyed hossein harperone, 2002 paperback on.
Thou are not upon any task, nor does thou recite any part of the quran, nor do you perform any deed, save that we are a witness over you when. A new translation and commentary seyyed hossein nasr, caner k dagli, maria massi. Nasr initially declined, but after the publisher told him that the book would not happen without him, he felt obligated to lead the project. We are treated to a new english translation that celebrates the dignity and formality of a sacred discourse, enriched by running commentary that draws from tafsir literature of the first generations through the modern period. A translator, commentary author and general editor for the study quran, he is also a former advisor for interfaith affairs to king abdullah ii of jordan and the author, editor, and translator of several articles and books on. A new english translation of the quran that is accurate, accessible, and reliable in. Ten years in the making, the study quran is more than a rebuttal to terrorists, said seyyed hossein nasr, an iranianborn intellectual and the books editorinchief. What distinguishes the study quran is not merely its collective authorship but the scope and scale of its ambition. It is followed by a section outlining several possible ways to approach the book, and another explaining how the sources used are cited in the commentary.
The description is obviously of the print version, because the epub doesnt have an attractive twocolor layout. Nov 08, 2015 but, in terms of general trade books we publish, we sometimes struggle to get 500 early orders before a book is released. Laina adler has worked as both a publicist and marketer since joining harperone in 2002, contributing to the success of such new york times bestsellers as love wins by rob bell, buddha by deepak chopra, the art of power by thich nhat hanh, eat to live cookbook by dr. Available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and leather editions. Portions of the bible, individual books or collections of books, are distributed in more than 2,000 languages. The study quran provides a service never before available to readers of english. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Nov 17, 2015 an accessible and accurate translation of the quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern islamic scholar, respected in both the west and the islamic world.
Quran you are reciting, whatever work you the people are doing, we witness you when you are engaged in itthe study quran can, and does, avoid parentheses in rendering the same passage. A conversation with maria dakake, in michael birkel ed. Harpercollins books may be purchased for educational, business, or sales. My main critique of this book is that, despite it being under the editorship of various muslim scholars, i perceive that this edition has undergone a great deal of westernized editing. Based on the wildly successful harper study bible, and edited by practicing muslims who are also trained and respected scholars, the study quran offers itself as an the first english translation to incorporate significant commentary designed to contextualize nearly every ayah verse in the sacred book. Overall, english is the mostpreferred language in bible sales, accounting for tens of millions of copies every year. The study quran is a historic and groundbreaking work that offers. Joel fuhrman, and perennial bestsellers the alchemist by paulo coelho, and the books of c. Click download or read online button to get the study quran book now. To this end, the focus of he study quran is on the qurans reception and.
The study quran, joins the groaning shelves of study bibles as a resource for muslimsand for christians who want to learn more about this closely related sister faith. Maxwell institute podcast what distinguishes the study quran is not merely its collective authorship but the scope and scale of. An accessible and accurate translation of the quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, hi. An accessible and accurate translation of the quran that offers a rigorous. The study quran will be an essential book for every english speaking student of islam and every muslim and every sufi for generations to come. A new translation and commentary tra by seyyed hossein nasr, caner k. 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. But, in terms of general trade books we publish, we sometimes struggle to get 500 early orders before a book is released.
A new english translation of the quran that is accurate, accessible, and reliable in how it renders this sacred text. Lumbard is currently an associate professor of quranic studies at the college of islamic studies at hamad bin khalifa university in qatar. It answers every question about the meaning of quranic verses that the vast majority of readers of the quran will have. The study quran is a historic and groundbreaking work, produced by. A new translation and commentary kindle edition by nasr, seyyed hossein, dagli, caner k. A new translation and commentary harperone, 2015 represents years of effort from a team of dedicated translators and editors seyyed hossein nasr, joseph lumbard, maria dakake, caner dagli, and mohammad rustom. Available in a stunning leatherbound edition, an accessible and accurate translation of the quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern islamic scholar, respected in both the west and the islamic world. Harpercollins, and harperone are trademarks of harpercollins publishers. A new translation and commentary book online at best prices in india on. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. They helped produce the brand new translation and contributed to footnotes and essays exploring various aspects of islams holy scripture.
Dagli, harper collins, forthcoming, 2015 the charismatic community. Author of over fifty books, professor nasr is a wellknown and highly respected intellectual figure both in the. Maria dakake and joseph lumbard are two of the book s general editors. A new translation and commentary, is a fair interpretation of the holy quran. The study quran seyyed hossein nasr ebook harpercollins. Author of over fifty books, professor nasr is a well known and highly respected intellectual figure both in the. The study quran leather harperone siraj islamic lifestyle store. Caner dagli, maria dakake, and joseph lumbard prepared the translation, wrote the commentary, and also served as general editors, and mohammed rustom contributed as an assistant editor. This study edition of the quran features a new english translation, a versebyverse commentary, and essays by fifteen international scholars. The study quran is a historic and groundbreaking work, produced by a distinguished team of islamic studies scholars led by seyyed hossein nasr. The study quran is a historic and groundbreaking work, produced by a. A new translation and commentary is a 2015 english language edition of the quran edited by seyyed hossein nasr and published by harperone.
1453 1323 518 218 1005 329 1287 1041 263 1319 484 434 1468 380 1402 226 247 235 97 452 1534 92 1490 47 157 611 746 1500 842 789 781 1434 532 1042 682 1038 1434 1445 712 320 1196 548