Christian Translations of the Qur'an into Yoruba and Their Historical Background

This study considers the emergence of the Christian-led Yoruba translations of the Qur'an in south-western Nigeria. The proliferation of translations of religious texts played a significant role in Christian engagement with Islam in Africa in the nineteenth century. With their contact with the...

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Authors: Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain (Author) ; Abdulhameed, Abdulganiy Akorede (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2015]
In: Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
Year: 2015, Volume: 26, Issue: 4, Pages: 465-481
RelBib Classification:BJ Islam
CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations
CD Christianity and Culture
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
Further subjects:B Christian Mission
B M. S. Cole
B Samuel Crowther
B E. K. Akinlade
B translation of the Qur'an
B Yoruba
B recaptive
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)