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Book Synopsis: A free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org. Creating the Qur'an presents the first systematic historical-critical study of the Qur'an's origins, drawing on methods and perspectives commonly used to study other scriptural traditions. Demonstrating in detail that the Islamic tradition relates not a single attested account of the holy text's formation, Stephen J. Shoemaker shows how the Qur'an preserves a surprisingly diverse array of memories regarding the text's early history and its canonization. To this he adds perspectives from radiocarbon dating of manuscripts, the linguistic history of Arabic, the social and cultural history of late ancient Arabia, and the limitations of human memory and oral transmission, as well as various peculiarities of the Qur'anic text itself. Considering all the relevant data to present the most comprehensive and convincing examination of the origin and evolution of the Qur'an available, Shoemaker concludes that the canonical text of the Qur'an was most likely produced only around the turn of the eighth century.
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Discover the Origins of the Qur'an with "Creating the Qur'an Book Synopsis"
Unlock the secrets within the Qur'an's origins and delve into its fascinating history with our free open access ebook, "Creating the Qur'an Book Synopsis." Written by renowned scholar Stephen J. Shoemaker, this groundbreaking study sheds light on the formation of the holy text through rigorous historical-critical analysis.
Unlike other scriptural traditions, the Islamic tradition lacks a single attested account of the Qur'an's creation. That's where "Creating the Qur'an Book Synopsis" comes in, drawing on methods and perspectives commonly used in the study of ancient texts. The book unravels the diverse array of memories that have been preserved regarding the text's early history and canonization.
But that's not all. "Creating the Qur'an Book Synopsis" presents a comprehensive examination of the Qur'an's origin and evolution by considering various factors. These include radiocarbon dating of manuscripts, the linguistic history of Arabic, the social and cultural history of late ancient Arabia, limitations of human memory and oral transmission, and peculiarities found within the Qur'anic text.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the Qur'an's origins. Visit our website at www.luminosoa.org to access the free open access ebook today!
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