{"product_id":"9780567727800","title":"Appreciating the Qur'an A Christian Guide to Reading and Hearing Islam's Sacred Text","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAppreciating the Qur'an\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Christian Guide to Reading and Hearing Islam's Sacred Text\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDavid D. Grafton\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligion \/ Islam \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should people of other faiths approach Islam's sacred text?\u003c\/b\u003e For many, it remains unfamiliar, filtered through soundbites, polemics, or narrow assumptions. David Grafton offers a fresh method for engaging with the text Muslims regard as divine revelation. His “appreciative reading” approach encourages readers to encounter the scripture of Islam on its own terms, listen carefully to its message, and use that engagement as an opportunity for deeper self-reflection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrafton begins with a survey of how the text has been read by outsiders throughout history, noting how inherited assumptions often limit understanding or lead to misinterpretation. He then introduces readers to its distinctive structure and arrangement, so unlike the narrative arc of the Bible, and explores the beauty and complexity of its Arabic style-features that resist perfect translation yet are central to Muslim devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough close readings of key passages, including the opening prayer, the Garden narrative, and depictions of Jesus ('Isa), Grafton demonstrates how these selections can challenge stereotypes, expand theological horizons, and invite honest dialogue. Along the way, he highlights the parallels between translation issues in Islam's scripture and those in the Bible, underscoring the value of thoughtful interpretation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith clarity, humility, and a deep respect for both traditions, Grafton provides scholars, clergy, students, and interested readers with the tools to engage Islam's revelation in a way that fosters understanding rather than division. Complete with a glossary of Arabic terms and recommended resources from Muslim scholars, this book is an indispensable guide for anyone committed to building bridges across religious boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRev. Dr. David D. Grafton\u003c\/b\u003e is the Professor of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations on the faculty of the Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford International University, USA. He is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eMuhammed in the Seminary\u003c\/i\u003e (2024).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT\u0026amp;T Clark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780567727800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55334670925964,"sku":"9780567727800","price":23.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_1c860a34-11cb-4d18-a95f-f5635607676f.jpg?v=1788029209","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780567727800","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}