Introducing the Qur'an: For Today's Reader

Helping to foster a contemporary understanding and appreciation of the Qur'an, John Kaltner provides a valuable and lucid survey of the origin, structure, contents, study, and use of Islam's sacred text. His introduction allows for discussion and analysis of specific themes and issues of Interest to modern readers, including: the natural environment, Muslim life, gender and sexuality, non-Muslims, jihad, war and peace, and life after death. Kaltner Identifies key passages from the Qur'an wi...