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Believing Women in Islam - Unreading Patriarchal Interpretations of the Qur'an (Paperback) Loot Price: R566
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Believing Women in Islam - Unreading Patriarchal Interpretations of the Qur'an (Paperback): Asma Barlas

Believing Women in Islam - Unreading Patriarchal Interpretations of the Qur'an (Paperback)

Asma Barlas

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Does Islam call for the oppression of women? The subjugation of women in many Muslim countries is often used as evidence of this, while many Muslims read the Qur'an in ways that seem to justify sexual oppression and inequality. In this paradigm-shifting book, Asma Barlas argues that, far from supporting male privilege, the Qur'an actually affirms the complete equality of the sexes. Offering a historical analysis of religious authority and knowledge, Barlas shows how, for centuries, Muslims have read patriarchy into the Qur'an to justify existing religious and social structures. In this seminal volume, she takes readers into the heart of Islamic teachings on women, gender and patriarchy, offering an egalitarian reading of Islam's most sacred scripture. This revised edition includes two new chapters, a new preface, and updates throughout.

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Imprint: Saqi Books
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: February 2019
Authors: Asma Barlas
Dimensions: 234 x 155 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 978-0-86356-462-8
Categories: Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious life & practice > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious life & practice > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Islam
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts
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LSN: 0-86356-462-3
Barcode: 9780863564628

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