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Title: The Koran (Al-Qur'an)

Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: See also PG #2800 and PG #3434 tr. by J.M. Rodwell

Summary: "The Koran" by George Sale is a significant translation of the Islamic holy text, completed in the early 18th century. This work not only provides an English version of the Koran but also includes explanatory notes from various Islamic scholars, making it a crucial resource for understanding the religious, cultural, and historical context of Islam. The focus of this text is on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the principles of a faith that has profoundly influenced a large part of the world. The opening of the text serves as a remarkable introduction where Sale expresses his respect for the translation's importance and outlines the cultural and religious dynamics of Arabia before the rise of Islam. He discusses the negative perceptions surrounding Muhammad due to the historical impacts of Arab conquests but advocates for a more nuanced understanding of his contributions to religion. Additionally, Sale sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Islamic beliefs, the Koran's structure, and its significance in the lives of millions. Through this context, readers are introduced to the complexities surrounding the Koran and its role in shaping the Islamic worldview. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Sale, George, 1697?-1736

EBook No.: 7440

Published: Feb 1, 2005

Downloads: 336

Language: English

Subject: Qur'an

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Koran (Al-Qur'an)

Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: See also PG #2800 and PG #3434 tr. by J.M. Rodwell

Summary: "The Koran" by George Sale is a significant translation of the Islamic holy text, completed in the early 18th century. This work not only provides an English version of the Koran but also includes explanatory notes from various Islamic scholars, making it a crucial resource for understanding the religious, cultural, and historical context of Islam. The focus of this text is on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the principles of a faith that has profoundly influenced a large part of the world. The opening of the text serves as a remarkable introduction where Sale expresses his respect for the translation's importance and outlines the cultural and religious dynamics of Arabia before the rise of Islam. He discusses the negative perceptions surrounding Muhammad due to the historical impacts of Arab conquests but advocates for a more nuanced understanding of his contributions to religion. Additionally, Sale sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Islamic beliefs, the Koran's structure, and its significance in the lives of millions. Through this context, readers are introduced to the complexities surrounding the Koran and its role in shaping the Islamic worldview. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Sale, George, 1697?-1736

EBook No.: 7440

Published: Feb 1, 2005

Downloads: 336

Language: English

Subject: Qur'an

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.