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Islamic ideas about women and their role in society spark considerable debate both in the Western world and in the Islamic world itself. Despite the popular attention surrounding Middle Eastern attitudes toward women, there has been little systematic study of the statements regarding women in the Qur''an. Stowasser fills the void with this study on the women of Islamic sacred history. By telling their stories in Qur''an and interpretation, she introduces Islamic doctrine and its past and present socio-economic and political applications. Stowasser establishes the link between the female figure as cultural symbol, and Islamic self-perceptions from the beginning to the present time.

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An excellent study of women in Islamic scriptures and commentary. A significant contribution to the scholarship. There is no comparable study in terms of either focus or approach, despite the fact that the topic and materials are so fundamental. * John Esposito *

Women in the Quran Traditions and Interpretation

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
      Publication Date: 2/20/1997 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780195111484, 978-0195111484
      ISBN10: 0195111486
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      Gender studies: women and girls Social groups: religious groups and communities Islam

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Islamic ideas about women and their role in society spark considerable debate both in the Western world and in the Islamic world itself. Despite the popular attention surrounding Middle Eastern attitudes toward women, there has been little systematic study of the statements regarding women in the Qur''an. Stowasser fills the void with this study on the women of Islamic sacred history. By telling their stories in Qur''an and interpretation, she introduces Islamic doctrine and its past and present socio-economic and political applications. Stowasser establishes the link between the female figure as cultural symbol, and Islamic self-perceptions from the beginning to the present time.

      Trade Review
      An excellent study of women in Islamic scriptures and commentary. A significant contribution to the scholarship. There is no comparable study in terms of either focus or approach, despite the fact that the topic and materials are so fundamental. * John Esposito *

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