An Anthropology of the Qur'an

This book explores the anthropological study of the Quran, challenging tawḥīdic discourses and examining transcendence as a core principle of the divine name al-Quddūs. It shows how tawḥīdic representations of Allah constitute an inversion of this attribute, affecting Islamic thinking and practices. A return to the Quranic primacy of Gods otherness as al-Quddūs can influence Islamic thinking and practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into an anthropological exploration of the Quran, presenting a groundbreaking challenge to certain epistemological and metaphysical assumptions within the tawḥīdic discourses. Through a comprehensive combination of primary textual materials and anthropological analysis, it examines transcendence as a central principle of the Quran, uniquely symbolized in the divine name al-Quddūs (the Holy). It explores how the tawḥīdic representations of Allah constitute an inversion of this attribute, delving into the conceptualization, authorization, and maintenance of this inversion. Furthermore, it demonstrates the profound impact of this inversion on Islamic thinking and practices, particularly in relation to authority. Additionally, this book investigates the potential influence of a re-emphasis on the Quranic primacy of Gods otherness as al-Quddūs on Islamic thought and practices in the future. As such, it holds immense value for scholars engaged in the study of Islamic Studies, philosophical theology, Quranic studies, political science, ethics, anthropology, and religious studies.

This book delves into an anthropological exploration of the Quran, presenting a groundbreaking challenge to certain epistemological and metaphysical assumptions within the tawḥīdic discourses.

Through a comprehensive combination of primary textual materials and anthropological analysis, it examines transcendence as a central principle of the Quran, uniquely symbolized in the divine name al-Quddūs (the Holy). It explores how the tawḥīdic representations of Allah constitute an inversion of this attribute, delving into the conceptualization, authorization, and maintenance of this inversion.

Furthermore, it demonstrates the profound impact of this inversion on Islamic thinking and practices, particularly in relation to authority.

Additionally, this book investigates the potential influence of a re-emphasis on the Quranic primacy of Gods otherness as al-Quddūs on Islamic thought and practices in the future.

As such, it holds immense value for scholars engaged in the study of Islamic Studies, philosophical theology, Quranic studies, political science, ethics, anthropology, and religious studies.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032060187