The Emergence of Islam, Gabriel Said Reynolds
The Emergence of Islam, Gabriel Said Reynolds
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The Emergence of Islam
Classical Traditions in Contemporary Perspective 2nd Edition

Author: Gabriel Said Reynolds

Narrator: Neil Shah

Unabridged: 10 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/25/2023

Synopsis

Now in an updated second edition, Gabriel Said Reynolds tells the story of Islam in this brief survey, beginning with Muhammad's early life and rise to power, then tracing the origins and development of the Qur'an juxtaposed with biblical literature, and concluding with an overview of modern and fundamentalist narratives of the origin of Islam. Reynolds offers a fascinating look at the structure and meaning of the Qur'an, revealing the ways in which biblical language is used to advance the Qur'an's religious meaning. Reynolds's analysis identifies the motives that shaped each narrative—Islamic, Jewish, and Christian. The book's conclusion yields a rich understanding of diverse interpretations of Islam's emergence, suggesting that its emergence is itself ever-developing.

About Gabriel Said Reynolds

Gabriel Said Reynolds is Jerome J. Crowley and Rosaleen G. Crowley Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Evan

This was helpful to give me, as a follower of Jesus, a more round knowledge of Muslim traditions and their origins with special attention to the cultural context during Islam’s emergence. The first part and a half of this book was deeply educational. The quality of the writing and the helpfulness of......more

Goodreads review by Sasha

*I had to read this for my college class "Biblical Application of Middle Eastern Literature" Gabriel Said Reynolds does a great job with the structure of book and explaining the emergence and rise of Islam. Reynolds also shows a good comparison of Islam with Christianity, and how Islam samples from C......more

Goodreads review by Kendra

Paradigm-shifting for the traditional narratives.......more

Goodreads review by Caleb Hecox

Hizstorical Good comparison of Islam with Christianity. Shows th e history of Islamic religion well and how it has developed for today.......more

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