Interpreting Scriptures in Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Cambridge University Press, 2016

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This comparative study examines how scriptures - the Bible and the Qur'an - were interpreted in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam throughout history, with emphasis on the pivotal medieval period. Topics discussed include the challenges of translating scripture, its literal and non-literal meanings, its portrayal in art, and its relation to secular literature.

ISBN-13
9781107065680
ISBN-10
1107065682
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2016
Publication date
2016-06-06
Pages
398
Dimensions
165x235x29
Weight
674