The Koran (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162698922)

The Koran, also known as the Qur'an, is the holy scripture of Islam and is considered to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. This particular edition of the Koran is translated by E. H. Palmer, an English Orientalist who was known for his expertise in Arabic and Islamic studies.The book contains the complete text of the Koran, which is divided into 114 chapters, or surahs, and is written in Arabic. The translation by Palmer is considered to be one of the most accurate and faithful to the original Arabic text.In addition to the translation, the book includes an introduction by Palmer that provides historical and cultural context for the Koran, as well as an explanation of some of the key themes and concepts in the text. There are also footnotes throughout the text that provide further clarification and context for certain passages.Overall, this edition of the Koran is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Islamic scripture and theology, as well as for scholars and students of Arabic and Islamic studies.This is the translation by E.H. Palmer. Although I have read this work, I'm not as familiar with the issues surrounding its various renderings into English as I should be. If Mr. Palmer's translation is widely held to be unnacceptable, please let me know, and I'll see if I can't find another.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: E. H. Palmer
ISBN-10: 1162698926
ISBN-13: 9781162698922
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 434
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.88d