He is the editor of islam, fundamentalism, and the betrayal. A new translation and commentary, is a fair interpretation of the holy quran. The study quran thus lends itself as an indispensable book for both. Though various denominational actors and figures are cited, the sb bears no preference for one over. Joseph lumbard, along with other muslim scholars, has recently launched the study quran, a new translation of the meanings and commentary tafseer of the holy book of quran created over a span of 10 years under the direction of dr. The study quran ebook by seyyed hossein nasr rakuten kobo. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Followup on the study quran, perennialism, and joseph lumbards claims. A new translation and commentary is a 2015 englishlanguage edition of the quran edited by seyyed hossein nasr and published by harperone.
The text features a complete new translation of the quran as well as multiple complementary essays. The study quran is a historic and groundbreaking work, produced by a distinguished team of islamic studies scholars led by seyyed hossein nasr, which offers. Lumbard is currently an associate professor of quranic studies at the college of islamic studies at hamad bin khalifa university in qatar. Studies islamic philosophy, quranic studies, and quran. This book is a must have for every muslim home, and is a great read for people of all faiths. A common question that is both basic yet extremely profound posed by many critics of the islamic tradition is whether or not the qur an is a good book.
Joseph lumbard, hamad bin khalifa university, college of islamic studies, faculty member. Lumbard is an associate professor in the college of islamic studies at hamad bin khalifa university and a former adviser on interfaith affairs to the jordanian royal court. Singer baraka blue interviews joseph lumbard on the study quran there are two chronological sides to hamza hanson the first is when he was following true guidance good influences and another is after 911 when he was invited to the white house after taking bin bayyahs advice after which he declared bin bayyah as his shaykh. Originally published in 1993, the sb is an ecumenical project. A new translation and commentary is a 2015 english language edition of the quran edited by seyyed hossein nasr and published by harperone. The study quran will be an essential book for every english speaking student of islam and every muslim and. The study quran a new translation and commentary edited by seyyed hossein nasr caner k dagli maria massi dakake joseph e b lumbard and mohammed rustom author. A new translation and commentary seyyed hossein nasr, editorinchief general editors. Joseph lumbard former assistant professor, brandeis university presently scholar of islamic studies, american university in sharjah coauthor the study quran compiled 2009 courtesy. A new translation and commentary nasr, seyyed hossein, dagli, caner k, dakake, maria massi, lumbard, joseph e. A new translation and commentary nasr, seyyed hossein. B rustom, mohammed and a great selection of similar new, used and. The study quran seyyed hossein nasr harper academic.
A new translation and commentary, islam and christianmuslim relations, 27. The study quran a new translation with notes and commentary seyyed hossein nasr editorinchief caner k. This extensive notation and coverage of a wide variety of tafsir interpretation in this book helped me answer many questions ive had. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The study quran by seyyed hossein nasr, 9780061125881, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Singer baraka blue interviews joseph lumbard on the study. Followup on the study quran, perennialism, and joseph lumbard s claims. The rest of the essays elaborate upon a number of the interpretive presuppositions informing the translation and commentary provided in the study quran. Here is the maxwell institute podcast interview from the two. Aus professor joseph lumbard coauthors the study quran. The study quran from harperone is a historic and groundbreaking work produced by a distinguished team of islamic studies scholars.
Toby mayer introduces the key ideas upon which esoteric commentary on the quran is based. The development of love in early sufism, oxford journal of islamic studies, 2008. Thank you for signing up to receive news about joseph e. Lumbard is currently a professor at the american university of sharjah in the department of arabic and translation studies. Joseph lumbard hamad bin khalifa university academia. The text features a complete new translation of the quran as well as multiple complementary essays written by leading scholars. Hossein nasr editorinchief, caner dagli, maria dakake, joseph lumbard. Seyyed hossein nasr, caner dagli, maria dakake, joseph e. Maria dakake and joseph lumbard are two scholars who have helped produce the brand new translation and contributed to footnotes and essays exploring various aspects of islams holy scripture.
The study quran is a historic and groundbreaking translation and. Reading list of dr joseph lumbard islam resource centre. Lumbard american university of sharjah 3 2015 sacred history and the quranic view of other religions. Caner dagli, maria dakake, and joseph lumbard prepared the translation, wrote the commentary, and also served as general editors, and mohammed rustom contributed as an assistant editor. Lumbard is the author of islam, fundamentalism, and the betrayal of tradition 4. Seyyed hossein nasr, a worldrenowned authority on islamic thought, the study quran is described as accurate. Maria dakake and joseph lumbard are two of the books general editors. Joseph lumbard, discusses the recently released study qur an at pacifica institute. Bayan claremont visiting faculty member joseph lumbard discusses the new study quran. The editors and publishers have done a good job putting this comprehensive study together. Close please take a moment to update your preferences so that we can send the books that matter to you most. A new translation and commentary english edition ebook. A translator, commentary author and general editor for the study quran, he is.
A new translation and commentary tra by seyyed hossein nasr, caner k. Joseph lumbard compiled 2 august, 2008 joseph lumbard assistant professor brandeis university joseph lumbard, assistant professor of classical islam, researches islamic intellectual traditions with an emphasis on sufism and islamic philosophy. They helped produce the brand new translation and contributed to footnotes and essays exploring various aspects of islams holy scripture. A new english translation of the quran that is accurate, accessible, and reliable in how it renders this sacred text. A new translation and commentary leather edition 9780061125881 by nasr, seyyed hossein. The study quran, joins the groaning shelves of study bibles as a resource for muslimsand for christians who want to learn more about this closely related sister faith. A translator, commentary author and general editor for the study quran, he is also a former advisor for interfaith affairs to king abdullah ii of jordan and the author, editor, and translator of several articles and books on topics of islamic. My main critique of this book is that, despite it being under the editorship of various muslim scholars, i perceive that this edition has undergone a great deal of westernized editing. Prophets and messengers of god, voices of islam, praeger pub text, 2007 islam, pentagon press, 2007.
Nasr initially declined, but after the publisher told him that the book would not. Except for the calligraphied basmala that precedes each of the translated suras and a photograph from a palimpsest muaf on p. An accessible and accurate translation of the quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern islamic scholar, respected in both the west and the islamic world. Joseph lumbard discusses some limitations of translations of the quran. Joseph lumbard is assistant professor of arabic and translation studies, american university of sharjah in the uae. A convert to islam, he is an editor of the cynical and deceptive new study quran. An accessible and accurate translation of the quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is. Caner dagli, maria dakake, and joseph lumbard prepared the translation. A new translation and commentary harperone, 2015 represents years of effort from a team of dedicated translators and editors seyyed hossein nasr, joseph lumbard, maria dakake, caner dagli, and mohammad rustom.