Gender hierarchy in the Qurʼān: medieval interpretations, modern responses

This book explores how medieval and modern Muslim religious scholars ('ulamā') interpret gender roles in Qur'ānic verses on legal testimony, marriage, and human creation. Citing these verses, medieval scholars developed increasingly complex laws and interpretations upholding a male-do...

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Main Author: Bauer, Karen 1973- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY Cambridge University Press 2015
In:Year: 2015
Series/Journal:Cambridge studies in islamic civilization
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Koran / Equal rights / Koran exegesis
Further subjects:B Qurʼan Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Sex role Religious aspects Islam
B Electronic books Criticism, interpretation, etc History
B Qurʼan Criticism, interpretation, etc History
B Islam / Religion / Generals
B Qurʼan Criticism, interpretation, etc History Qurʼan
B Qurʼan
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Print version: 9781107041523