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This book sets out how contemporary Iranian scholars have
approached the Qur'an during recent decades. It particularly aims
to explore the contributions of scholars that have emerged in the
post 1979-revolution era, outlining their primary interpretive
methods and foundational theories regarding the reading of the
Qur'an. Examining issues such as the status of women, democracy,
freedom of religion and human rights, this book analyses the
theoretical contributions of several Iranian scholars, some of
which are new to the English-speaking academy. The hermeneutical
approaches of figures such Abdolkarim Soroush, Muhammad Mojtahed
Shabestari, Mohsen Kadivar, Hasan Yousefi-Eshkevari, Abolqasem
Fanaie and Mostafa Malekian are presented and then analysed to
demonstrate how a contextualist approach to the Qu'ran has been
formed in response to the influence of Western Orientalism. The
effect of this approach to the Qu'ran is then shown to have
wide-ranging effects on Iranian society. This study reveals
Qu'ranic thought that has been largely overlooked by the West. It
will, therefore. Be of great use to academics in Religious, Islamic
and Qur'anic studies as well as those studying the culture of Iran
and the Middle East more generally.
Take Time Out of Each Day to Relax and Grow Together In the midst
of the stress and pressure of everyday life, Moments Together for
Couples will give you and your mate a chance to pause, relax, and
draw upon the strength of the Lord. This easy-to-use devotional
helps you set aside anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes every day with
your spouse to grow closer to God and closer to each other.
In the last few decades, yoga has helped millions of people to
improve their concepts of themselves. Yoga realises that man is not
only the mind, he is body as well. Yoga has been designed in a such
a way that it can complete the process of evolution of the
personality in every possible direction. Kundalini yoga is a part
of the tantric tradition. Even though you may have already been
introduced to yoga, it is necessary to know something about tantra
also. Since the dawn of creation, the tantrics and yogis have
realised that in this physical body there is a potential force. It
is not psychological or transcendental; it is a dynamic potential
force in the material body, and it is called Kundalini. This
Kundalini is the greatest discovery of tantra and yoga. Scientists
have begun to look into this, and a summary of the latest
scientific experiments is included in this book.
Empleando cuarenta dias de historias de la vida real acerca de
milagrosas e inspiradoras respuestas a la oracion, Mark Batterson
usa los principios contenidos en su best seller El hacedor de
circulos para ensenarles a los lectores una nueva manera de orar.
Despues de que sus lectores pronto crecieran de miles a diez miles,
historias milagrosas e inspiradoras de respuestas a oraciones
empezaron a salir a la luz, y asi como se compartian esas
historias, otros se inspiraban en su fe para orar aun con mas
valentia. Estas historias inspiradas, retaran tanto a hombres como
a mujeres a orar y seguir orando como nunca antes al cabo de
cuarenta dias. Una vez que hayan pasado los cuarenta dias, habran
establecido un fuerte habito de oracion, y habran dado comienzo a
toda una vida dedicada a ver obrar a Dios y creer en ese Dios que
es capaz de hacer todas las cosas. En Dibuja el circulo_Devocional,
los lectores descubriran el poder que tienen la oracion audaz, y
una fe mas audaz aun en las promesas de Dios."
Spurred by a curiosity about Daf Yomi-a study program launched in
the 1920s in which Jews around the world read one page of the
Talmud every day for 2,711 days, or about seven and a half
years-Adam Kirsch approached Tablet magazine to write a weekly
column about his own Daf Yomi experience. An avowedly secular Jew,
Kirsch did not have a religious source for his interest in the
Talmud; rather, as a student of Jewish literature and history, he
came to realize that he couldn't fully explore these subjects
without some knowledge of the Talmud. This book is perfect for
readers who are in a similar position. Most people have little
sense of what the Talmud actually is-how the text moves, its
preoccupations and insights, and its moments of strangeness and
profundity. As a critic and journalist Kirsch has experience in
exploring difficult texts, discussing what he finds there, and why
it matters. His exploration into the Talmud is best described as a
kind of travel writing-a report on what he saw during his
seven-and-a-half-year journey through the Talmud. For readers who
want to travel that same path, there is no better guide.
Popol Vuh, the Quiché Mayan book of creation, is not only the most important text in the native languages of the Americas, it is also an extraordinary document of the human imagination. It begins with the deeds of Mayan gods in the darkness of a primeval sea and ends with the radiant splendor of the Mayan lords who founded the Quiché kingdom in the Guatemalan highlands. Originally written in Mayan hieroglyphs, it was transcribed into the Roman alphabet in the sixteenth century. This new edition of Dennis Tedlock's unabridged, widely praised translation includes new notes and commentary, newly translated passages, newly deciphered hieroglyphs, and over forty new illustrations.
At one time or another, every Christian goes through a period which
is referred to as a "desert experience"-a time when they feel
forsaken by God, in doubt about what God would have them do, a
period of darkness of the soul. Many, during those times, feel they
are alone in this experience, but this thought-provoking book shows
readers that they are not alone-that in fact, many well-known
Christians have been there also. Featuring personal testimonies
from each contributor, "The Desert Experience" offers readers
encouragement and valuable lessons from those who have made it
through the "desert"-lessons of hope, humility, goodwill, and the
sovereignty of God -all lessons necessary for the maturing of a
Christian.
Offers an in depth comparative look at the Epic of Gilgamesh and
the Primeval History, which allows students to view the Genesis
within its Near Eastern context. Offers a fresh model for
approaching this comparative task, which has at times been stifled
by religious dogmatism, on the one hand, or disciplinary insularity
on the other. Written in a lucid style with explanation of all key
terms and themes, this book is suitable for students with no
background in the subjects.
What is the Bhagavad-Gita? Is it just a religious text? When was it
composed? How relevant is it to the modern world? This book answers
these foundational questions and goes beyond. It critically
examines the Bhagavad-Gita in terms of its liberal, humanist and
inclusive appeal, bringing out its significance for the present
times and novel applicati
Charging Steeds or Maidens Performing Good Deeds: In Search of the
Original Qur'an brings an important contribution to understanding
the development of the Qur'anic corpus. Through a selection of
meaningful case studies, the author convincingly argues for a
different interpretative approach to the Qur'anic text. Taking as a
starting point the consonantal skeleton of the holy text, known as
the 'Uthmanic rasm, and offering a critical reading of the Muslim
interpretive tradition, such an approach produces a clearer
understanding of parts of the Qur'an which have defied Muslim and
non-Muslim scholars since the early days of Islam.
Saint Therese of Lisieux is known as a saint, mystic, Doctor of the
Church and is one of the most venerated saints of the Church. Her
simple, yet remarkably profound Little Way is a wonderful devotion
for all Christians.
Now, take the wisdom and holiness of Saint Therese wherever you
go. In " 30 Days with Saint Therese of Lisieux," Thomas J.
Craughwell packs the wisdom of Saint Therese and the scriptures
into a 30-day devotional.
Supplemented by meditations and prayers for each day, "30 Days
with Saint Therese of Lisieux" is the perfect way to begin
following her Little Way.
The largely Arabo-centric approach to the academic study of tafsir
has resulted in a lack of literature exploring the diversity of
Qur'anic interpretation in other areas of the Muslim-majority
world. The essays in The Qur'an in the Malay-Indonesian World
resolve this, aiming to expand our knowledge of tafsir and its
history in the Malay-Indonesian world. Highlighting the scope of
Qur'anic interpretation in the Malay world in its various
vernaculars, it also contextualizes this work to reveal its place
as part of the wider Islamic world, especially through its
connections to the Arab world, and demonstrates the strength of
these connections. The volume is divided into three parts written
primarily by scholars from Malaysia and Indonesia. Beginning with a
historical overview, it then moves into chapters with a more
specifically regional focus to conclude with a thematic approach by
looking at topics of some controversy in the broader world.
Presenting new examinations of an under-researched topic, this book
will be of interest to students and scholars of Islamic studies and
Southeast Asian studies.
Readers are challenged with the simple but profound question: What
would happen-how would your life be different-if you committed the
next year to learning about prayer and devoting time to prayer
every single day? A Daybook on Prayer weaves together poignant
meditations from classic and contemporary Christian writers with
powerful Bible verses, directed prayers, and personal
prayer-starters, to create a life-changing resource for those who
want to draw closer to the heart of God. The daily selections are
drawn from many of the greatest historical and modern teachers on
the subject of prayer, including Augustine, Thomas A Kempis, Martin
Luther, Brother Andrew, John Wesley, A.W. Tozer, Andrew Murray,
Oswald Chambers, Billy Graham, Charles Swindoll, Max Lucado, and
many others.
This book, first published in 1962, is an analysis of the history
of the philosophy of a country that has never distinguished
philosophy from religion. Indian philosophy is not merely
metaphysical speculation, but has its foundation in immediate
perception. This insistence upon immediate perception rather than
abstract reasoning is what distinguishes the Indian philosophy of
religion from philosophy as Western nations know it.
'Hinduism' is a term often used to summarize the aspirations of the
majority of the Indian people. But any simple definition of it is
difficult, if not impossible. This is partly owing to the nuances
of the Sanskrit language, in which many texts are written, and
partly to the too literal interpretation of Hindu imagery and
mythology that often veils its real significance. This book, first
published in 1977, is an essential reference source that goes some
way to clarifying the difficulties of understanding Hinduism.
This book, first published in 1968, is a collection of twenty-five
lectures by Swami Prabhavananda, the outstanding scholar and
translator of Hindu scriptures. They present a direct and pragmatic
approach to spiritual life, and a clear guide to Hinduism.
This book, first published in 1968, comprises five articles on the
immortality of the soul. According to Hindu tradition this
immortality cannot be proved by the scientific method of reasoning
- it is based upon scriptural evidence and on the direct experience
of enlightened souls. These articles examine the Hindu tradition
and provide reasoned support to the scriptures and experiences.
This book, first published in 1957, was the first in English to
provide a full and clear introduction to one of the most
significant of Indian gods, and stresses his supreme role in Indian
religion and art. The book relates the full Krishna story,
explaining his role in Indian religion, and traces the history of
Krishna in Indian painting. There are 39 plates of Indian pictures,
each accompanied by a commentary by the author, revealing a wealth
of subtle and poetic detail.
Shaykh Tantawi Jawhari was an Egyptian exegete known for having
produced a scientific interpretation of the Qur'an. A pioneering
scholar in terms of familiarising the people of his time with many
previously neglected matters regarding Islam and science, his
publications shocked the Cairo educational system and other Muslim
places of learning in the early twentieth century. This book
examines the intersection between Tantawi Jawhari and Egyptian
history and culture, and demonstrates that his approach to science
in the Qur'an was intimately connected to his social concerns.
Divided into three parts, part one contains three chapters which
each introduce different aspects of Tantawi Jawhari himself. The
second part explores the main aspects of his tafsir, discussing his
approach to science and the Qur'an, and how he presented Europeans
in his tafsir, and then addressing the impact of his tafsir on
wider Muslim and non-Muslim society. The third section draws
attention to the themes from all 114 suras of the Qur'an that are
discussed within his commentary. It then analyses the current
status of his views and the post-Jawharism perspective on science
and the Qur'an, both today and in an imaginary future, in 2154.
Providing new English translations of Tantawi Jawhari's work, the
book delivers a comprehensive assessment of this unique figure, and
emphasises the distinctive nature of his reading of the Qur'an. The
book will be a valuable resource for anyone studying modern Egypt,
the Qur'an, Islam and Science, and scientific interpretation and
inimitability.
The Qur'an between the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic is
one of the few book-length studies on an Ottoman Qur'an commentary.
Its premise is that "the Ottoman Empire" did not come to an end
until 1950 so far as Islam was concerned in Turkey. The work
explores the relationship between Elmalili's Qur'an commentary and
the intellectual trends of the period, including the impact of
materialism, the sciences, notions of civilizational progress, and
philosophy. In doing so, this study emphasizes the "local" aspect
of the Qur'an commentary, through a sustained focus on the Istanbul
context in which it was written. This work demonstrates that
Elmalili's Qur'an commentary is a product of and reaction to the
religious, intellectual, political, and social trends of the
period. This work, in considering all the factors that led to the
commissioning of Elmalili's Qur'an commentary, also contributes to
our understanding of the history of Islam in early to
mid-twentieth-century Turkey. This intellectual history of modern
Islamic thought contributes to our understanding of the genre of
Qur'an commentary in the early twentieth century. It is a key text
for students and scholars interested in Islam in the Ottoman Empire
and Turkey, modern Islamic thought, and the Middle East.
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