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The Koran in English
A Biography
Series: Lives of Great Religious Books
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The Koran in English
The untold story of how the Arabic Qur'an became the English Koran
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The untold story of how the Arabic Qur'an became the English Koran
For millions of Muslims, the Qur'an is sacred only in Arabic, the original Arabic in which it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in the seventh century. To many Arab and non-Arab believers alike, the book literally defies translation, yet English translations are growing in both number and importance. Bruce Lawrence tells the remarkable story of the centuries-long quest to translate the Qur'an's lyrical verses—and to make English itself an Islamic language.
A translation saga like no other, this panoramic book looks at cyber Korans, versions by feminist translators, and even a graphic Qur'an by the acclaimed visual artist Sandow Birk.
Series: Lives of Great Religious Books
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Bruce B. Lawrence's The Koran in English is praised for its engaging and scholarly approach to the translation and reception history of the Qur'an. The book is noted for providing a nuanced and comprehensive analysis, making it accessible to both beginners and experts. Reviewers commend its exploration of the Qur'an's impact over time, the politics of its publication, and its relevance in contemporary discussions.
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ISBN: 9780691209210
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 October 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 14 b/w illus.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 280
About the Author
Bruce B. Lawrence is the Nancy and Jeffrey Marcus Humanities Professor Emeritus of Religion at Duke University. His many books include Who Is Allah?; New Faiths, Old Fears: Muslims and Other Asian Immigrants in American Religious Life; and Shattering the Myth: Islam beyond Violence (Princeton).
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