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The Qur'anic sura (chapter) of Joseph deals almost entirely with the story of this noble Prophet, his brothers, and their father Prophet Jacob. Since the revelation of the Qur'an fourteen centuries ago, there have been numerous attempts to interpret this sura. The present study is a genuinely new look at the sura - including careful examination of the historical background of its story and detailed comparison with the corresponding Biblical narrative. While referring to interpretations from classical exegetical works, this book offers new insights into the meanings and magnificence of this Qur'anic text. The author is not only concerned with analysing the individual verses; he is equally focused on showing how various verses are interrelated, explicitly and subtly, to form a unique textual unit. He shows particular interest in unveiling subtle references and meanings that are often overlooked or missed by exegetes. Through this comprehensive study, the author elucidates why the Qur'an has always been firmly believed to be a unique book that could have only been inspired by Allah. Thorough and scholarly but easy to read, this book is intended for both the general reader and the specialist. Whether you are a scholar of Qur'anic exegesis (tafsir), have general interest in Qur'anic studies and the Qur'anic story of Prophet Joseph, or interested in comparative religion, you will find this in-depth and detailed study of the sura of Joseph informative, enlightening, and thought-provoking. No knowledge of Arabic or the Qur'an is required for reading the book.

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The Prophet Joseph in the Qur'an, the Bible, and History
January 8, 2007, Luna Plena Publishing
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The Prophet Joseph in the Qur'an, the Bible, and History
2005, Islamic Book Trust
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"The present study is a genuinely new look at the Qur'anic sura (chapter) of Joseph - including careful examination of the historical background of its story and detailed comparison with the corresponding Biblical narrative."

Table of Contents

Preface
History and Prophet Joseph in the Qur’an, and Qur’anic Exegesis
The Beginning of the Sura of Joseph
Prophet Joseph in the House of His Father Prophet Jacob
Prophet Joseph on His Way to Egypt
Prophet Joseph in Egypt
Prophet Joseph in Prison
Prophet Joseph in Power
Prophet Joseph Reunites With His Brother Benjamin
Prophet Joseph Reunites With His Father Prophet Jacob
The Epilogue of the Sūra of Joseph
Prophet Joseph in History
Prophet Joseph in the Qur’an and the Old Testament
Epilogue
Appendix A. Transliteration Conventions
Appendix B. Qur’anic Terms and Names
Notes
General Index
Index of Qur’anic Verses

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Paperback
Number of pages
296
Dimensions
9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
Weight
14.9 ounces

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OL12295408M
Internet Archive
prophetjosephqur00fato
ISBN 10
1906342008
ISBN 13
9781906342005
OCLC/WorldCat
291453470
Library Thing
9540713
Goodreads
1945683

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