Over the course of six sections, this rich reference book explores the various areas of Qur'anic studies: - its language, - the history of its documentation, - its many disciplines, - the methods of interpretation, - its inimitability, - and finally, as a work of art. The themes explored also include the impact of the Qur'an on Islamic civilisation, as well as the various classical sub-disciplines of Qur'anic studies, including the study of the variant readings (qira'at), the reasons for revelation (asbab al-nuzul), and abrogation (naskh).Unlike some other works, Prof Zarzour also explores contemporary scholarship on the Qur'an, notably through a critical evaluation of modern tendencies such as the claim that the Qur'an contains scientific miracles, and an evaluation of some of the most recognised modern works of Qur'anic commentary (tafsir). | The Qur'an And Its Study by Adnan Zarzour, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters