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Anthropomorphism and Interpretation of the Qur'ān in the Theology of Al-Qāsim Ibn Ibrāhīm: Kitāb Al-Mustarshid. Edited with T
Contributor(s): Abrahamov, Binyamin (Author)

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ISBN: 9004104089     ISBN-13: 9789004104082
Publisher: Brill
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Language: Arabic
Published: June 1996
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Annotation: The present work deals with anthropomorphism and interpretation of the Qur'?n in the theology of the Zaidite imam al-Q?sim ibn Ibr?h?m (785-860 A.D.). The edition and annotated translation of al-Q?sim's epistle "Kit?b al-mustarshid is preceded by a detailed introduction, which treats early Islamic theology. For the abrogation of the literal meanings of Qur'?nic anthropomorphic expressions, the author uses similes, idioms and phrases in Arabic, pieces of evidence from ancient Arabic poetry and rational arguments which often reflect the Mu'tazilite ways of dealing with anthropomorphism. The second subject, the place of the Qur'?n in al-Q?sim's writings and his methods of interpretation of the Qur'?n, bears directly upon his doctrines in general and upon his doctrine of anti-anthropomorphism in particular, and also contributes to the understanding of the development of Qur'?nic exegesis in the first half of the ninth century.

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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Islam - General
- Social Science | Islamic Studies
Dewey: 297.211
LCCN: 96000730
Series: Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Science. Texts and Studies
Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.48" W x 9.54" L (1.00 lbs) 172 pages
Features: Annotated, Bilingual, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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The present work deals with anthropomorphism and interpretation of the Qur'ān in the theology of the Zaidite imam al-Qāsim ibn Ibrāhīm (785-860 A.D.). The edition and annotated translation of al-Qāsim's epistle Kitāb al-mustarshid is preceded by a detailed introduction, which treats early Islamic theology. For the abrogation of the literal meanings of Qur'ānic anthropomorphic expressions, the author uses similes, idioms and phrases in Arabic, pieces of evidence from ancient Arabic poetry and rational arguments which often reflect the Mu'tazilite ways of dealing with anthropomorphism. The second subject, the place of the Qur'ān in al-Qāsim's writings and his methods of interpretation of the Qur'ān, bears directly upon his doctrines in general and upon his doctrine of anti-anthropomorphism in particular, and also contributes to the understanding of the development of Qur'ānic exegesis in the first half of the ninth century.
 
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