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The Vernacular Qur'an

- Translation and the Rise of Persian Exegesis

About The Vernacular Qur'an

This book examines how early juridical and theological debates on the translatability of the Qur'an informed the development of Persian translations and commentaries of the Qur'an. It offers new insight into the development of Qur'anic hermeneutics and its relationship to vernacular cultures, religious elites, education, and dynastic authority.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780197265123
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 600
  • Published:
  • February 22, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 149x225x46 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1074 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: February 6, 2025

Description of The Vernacular Qur'an

This book examines how early juridical and theological debates on the translatability of the Qur'an informed the development of Persian translations and commentaries of the Qur'an. It offers new insight into the development of Qur'anic hermeneutics and its relationship to vernacular cultures, religious elites, education, and dynastic authority.

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