The Qur'an A Norton Critical Edition [Paperback]

This Norton Critical Edition also includes:This Norton Critical Edition is based on a thoroughly revised and annotated version of the well-regarded Pickthall translation of the Quran. Jane McAuliffe introduces the Quran as a living scripture, preparing readers for an informed encounter with the text. Topics include the scholarly traditions of the study of quranic origins; the centuries of commentary, analysis, and intellectual dissemination that have created a library of quranic literature; the history of translations, particularly those in English; and the many ways the Quran informs Muslim life and material culture.