Islamic Studies

[Abram K-J]

I continue to have conversations with parishioners about how to understand Islam and Christians' relation to it. This is, of course, a multi-faceted issue, but I'd be grateful for any Islamic Studies texts and tools Accordance can add. For example, there is this popular treatment put out by IVP that could be good--among other possible resources.

[Joe Weaks]

Abram,

 

Yes, I also +1 for any texts and commentaries regarding Muslim faith and studies.

But, not really the text you mention as an example. See my accompanying topic.

[Abram K-J]

See my accompanying topic.

 

Where?

[Daniel R]

+1. Tagged Quran, tagged Arabic Bible, Arabic grammar and lexicon....In general, widen the scope from Islamic studies to Arabic studies (which has immediate relevance for all Hebrew resources)

Edited December 8, 2015 by Daniel R

[Michael J. Bolesta]

Where?

http://www.accordancebible.com/forums/topic/17437-criteria-for-what-makes-a-good-resource-to-have-in-accordance/?do=findComment&comment=84537

[Abram K-J]

Thanks, Michael, it wasn't showing up for me a while ago... guess he was still writing it!

[Daniel Francis]

Following in the same field The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary is a reason i mentioned it. With theology and interpretations representing different groups within ISLAM, this would make a most valuable resource and would fit in here nice. Like I said in the original request it may not be something ACC wants to pursue. But it might be a most valuable too to have. And in spirit of friendship a very small base Quran pack could be developed making ACC a choice for all who worship the God of Abraham. 

 

-Dan

[Abram K-J]

A bit more background for my request (and having read Joe's other post): I'm coming at this from a pastoral perspective, but also the perspective of a Christian living in the world. The process for me is something like this:

 

1. Something regarding Islam is in the news, or comes up in conversation with a parishioner

2. I want to refresh my memory as to the beliefs of the religion, even going deeper

3. Almost every time scenarios 1 and 2 come up together, I go to Accordance anyway

 

One can easily look up, say, "Islam" in the Dictionary of Global Theology or anything else in Accordance. But just as there are other "Christian living" resources (for lack of a better terminology) in Accordance, resources that help users (and I realize not all users self-identify as Christian) process complex questions related to faith and religion would be welcomed. To this end, more texts and tools on Islam would, I think, fit within the existing use cases and ethos of the program. I realize it's probably a series of complex trade-offs, though, when deciding which titles to pursue, license and develop.

[Daniel R]

From an academic perspective, adding multiple sacred texts packages would be very advantageous for religion profs and linguists (sacred texts can be great for fixed corpus studies). Shows like SBL are increasingly diverse and it seems like a no-brainer for increasing sales beyond the standard audience. Also, it seems like this would allow universities/divinity schools with Accordance licenses the chance to have more content relevant to more students in more classes (like a world religions class). 

[Tim Hall]

To put in my two cents ...

 

I agree that it would be nice to have some resources on Islam and other religions. Perhaps a wolrd religions textbook or something would be appreciated.

[Peter Brylov Christensen]

As a linguist, I'd also like to see Islamic resources in Accordance - a tagged Arabic Qur'an mainly (as well as texts from the pre-Islamic era and the items Daniel R requested.) The most ideal solution would be a critical edition of the text, but the standard edition printed in Cairo might be a better place to start, as there currently isn't a critical edition available. Fortunately, there's a research project going on in Berlin, the Corpus Coranicum, which is very similar to the Biblia Hebraica Quinta project. They've already come a long way, but who knows when they'll be finished, though. The project is being funded until 2025, but it could easily take longer than that. Oh, and to make matters "worse" the apparatus and critical notes will be in German. Still, one could see it as a good excuse to brush up one's German!

 

With kind regards

 

Peter

EDIT:

Oh, and here's the link to the webpage

 

http://www.corpuscoranicum.de

Edited December 8, 2015 by Peter Brylov Christensen

[Fabian]

 Still, one could see it as a good excuse to brush up one's German!

 

 

 

 

A "Like This" for that.

 

Greetings

 

Fabian

[theblackbluejay]

+1. Tagged Quran, tagged Arabic Bible, Arabic grammar and lexicon....In general, widen the scope from Islamic studies to Arabic studies (which has immediate relevance for all Hebrew resources)

 

 

This suggestions helps to accomplish two tasks at once: widen the scope of semitics resources available to Accordance users, and also to further educate and enlighten any and all about the Muslim faith.  

 

+1  Yes please!

[Niko]

+1. Tagged Quran, tagged Arabic Bible, Arabic grammar and lexicon....In general, widen the scope from Islamic studies to Arabic studies (which has immediate relevance for all Hebrew resources)

 

+1

[sdbertrand]

+1 to this idea.

The Study Quran published by Harper Collins would be an excellent title to acquire both because it has a recent translation plus excellent notes and introductory and concluding essays. These notes and essays are also written from scholars familiar with the Jewish and Christian traditions and often with experience in interfaith dialogue. So while they are written from a devout position of faith for a Muslim, they are also informed and irenic in tone, making them much more useful for the core market of Accordance users.

 

I would also highly recommend the also relatively recent translation by M. A. S. Abdel Haleem published in several editions by Oxford UP.