Non Sola Scriptura: Essays on the Qur'an and Islam in Honour of William A. Graham

William A. Graham is an influential scholar of Islamic Studies at Harvard University. This volume brings together 17 contributions to the study of the Quran and Islam, influenced by his work. It explores textual interpretation, hermeneutics, recitation, and parallels with the Bible, as well as the question of what it means to be Islamic. The book reflects on Graham's career and the relation of scholarship to academic administration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

William A. Graham, a renowned and pioneering scholar of Islamic Studies at Harvard University, has assembled a comprehensive collection of 17 insightful contributions to the study of the Quran and Islam. This volume, influenced by Graham's pioneering work, explores various aspects of Islamic scripture, including textual interpretation, hermeneutics, recitation, and comparisons with the Bible. The contributions in this collection are written by Graham's colleagues and students, who address diverse topics related to Islamic scripture.

In addition to examining these core aspects, other chapters delve into the complexities of defining what it means to be Islamic and explore the ways in which such an identity has been constructed and maintained throughout history, thought, and learning. A final section of the book reflects on the remarkable career of William Graham and the crucial role of scholarship in addressing the often overlooked tasks of academic administration, particularly in the field of religion.

This book appeals to a wide range of readers, including those with an interest in Islamic Studies, Quranic Studies, Islamic history, Religious Studies, scripture, exegesis, and the history of the book. Given Graham's influential position at the Harvard Divinity School and his profound impact on the study of religion, this volume holds particular interest for readers across the broader field of religion.

To enhance accessibility, Chapters 2 and 15 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. These chapters have been generously made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license, allowing for widespread dissemination and reuse.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032169286