Feminist Edges of the Qur'an

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Aysha A. Hidayatullah (Assistant Professor, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Assistant Professor, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of San Francisco, Oakland, CA)

Feminist Edges of the Qur'an

Aysha A. Hidayatullah (Assistant Professor, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Assistant Professor, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of San Francisco, Oakland, CA)

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Oxford University Press Inc
29 May 2014

The Koran; Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts; Feminism & feminist theory

"Aysha Hidayatullah presents the first comprehensive analysis of contemporary feminist interpretations of the Qur'an. Synthesizing prominent feminist readings of the Qur'an in the United States since the late twentieth century, she provides an essential introduction to this nascent field of Qur'anic scholarship and engages in a deep investigation-as well as a radical critique-of its methods and approaches. With a particular focus on feminist ""impasses"" in the Qur'anic text, she argues that many feminist interpretations rely on claims about feminist justice that are not fully supported by the text, and she proposes a major revision to their exegetical foundations. A provocative work of Muslim feminist theology, Feminist Edges of the Qur'an is a vital intervention in urgent conversations about women and the Qur'an."

By: Aysha A. Hidayatullah (Assistant Professor Department of Theology and Religious Studies Assistant Professor Department of Theology and Religious Studies University of San Francisco Oakland CA)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 155mm, Width: 231mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 376g
ISBN: 9780199359578
ISBN 10: 0199359571
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 29 May 2014
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Aysha A. Hidayatullah is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Francisco, a Jesuit Catholic institution where she teaches courses on Islam, gender, and race.

Reviews for Feminist Edges of the Qur'an

forays into scriptural interpretation, analyzes and critiques their assumptions and methods, and proposes strategies for moving past the aporias generated by existing exegetical approaches. Combining historical explication, lucid analysis, and theologically constructive critique, Feminist Edges of the Quran is a landmark contribution to scholarship and a must-read for anyone interested in gender, authority, and Islam. Kecia Ali, author of Sexual Ethics and Islam