Brannon M Wheeler
Biographic Data
| ID | 1444191 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Brannon M Wheeler |
| GIVEN NAMES | Brannon M |
| FAMILY NAME | Wheeler |
| SIGNATURE | WHEELER B M |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Moses in the Qur'an and Islamic Exegesis
Relating the Muslim understanding of Moses in the Qur'an to the Epic of Gilgamesh, Alexander Romances, Aramaic Targums, Rabbinic Bible exegesis, and folklore from the ancient and medieval Mediterranean, this book shows how Muslim scholars authorize and identify themselves through allusions to the Bible and Jewish tradition. Exegesis of Qur'an 18:60-82 shows how Muslim exegetes engage Biblical theology through interpretation of the ancient Israeli…
Historical Dictionary of Prophets in Islam and Judaism
Both traditions recognize and draw theological and historical lessons from some of the same narrative sources, but this is the first comparative resource to provide interdisciplinary coverage of the history and textual sources associated with prophets and prophecy. This thorough treatment of a difficult and increasingly controversial subject area will encourage and cultivate knowledge and understanding
Muhammad in the Qur'an
Historical Dictionary of Prophets in Islam and Judaism
Both traditions recognize and draw theological and historical lessons from some of the same narrative sources, but this is the first comparative resource to provide interdisciplinary coverage of the history and textual sources associated with prophets and prophecy. This thorough treatment of a difficult and increasingly controversial subject area will encourage and cultivate knowledge and understanding. Entries are drawn from five main fields: 1.…
Between Muslim and Jew
Moses or Alexander? Early Islamic Exegesis of Qurʾān 18
The Jewish Origins of Qurʾān 18
The story of Moses and the anonymous servant of God mentioned in Q 18:65-82 has elicited much comment. Probably the most influential explanation of these verses is that offered by Arent Jan Wensinck, who claims that it is based on the Jewish legend of Rabbi Joshua b. Levi and Elijah. I will argue, rather, that the legend of Joshua and Elijah is derived from information found in the early commentaries on Q 18:65-82. Such examination highlights how…
Deciphering the Signs of God
The Political Dimensions of Religion. Said Amir Arjomand
Religion, Learning and Science in the 'Abbasid Period . M. J. L. Young , J. D. Latham , R. B. Serjeant
The Jewish Origins of Qurʾān 18
The story of Moses and the anonymous servant of God mentioned in Q 18:65-82 has elicited much comment. Probably the most influential explanation of these verses is that offered by Arent Jan Wensinck, who claims that it is based on the Jewish legend of Rabbi Joshua b. Levi and Elijah. I will argue, rather, that the legend of Joshua and Elijah is derived from information found in the early commentaries on Q 18:65-82. Such examination highlights how…
Moses or Alexander? Early Islamic Exegesis of Qurʾān 18
Religion, Learning and Science in the 'Abbasid Period . M. J. L. Young , J. D. Latham , R. B. Serjeant
The Political Dimensions of Religion. Said Amir Arjomand
Deciphering the Signs of God
Moses or Alexander? Early Islamic Exegesis of Qurʾān 18
The Jewish Origins of Qurʾān 18
The story of Moses and the anonymous servant of God mentioned in Q 18:65-82 has elicited much comment. Probably the most influential explanation of these verses is that offered by Arent Jan Wensinck, who claims that it is based on the Jewish legend of Rabbi Joshua b. Levi and Elijah. I will argue, rather, that the legend of Joshua and Elijah is derived from information found in the early commentaries on Q 18:65-82. Such examination highlights how…
Between Muslim and Jew
Historical Dictionary of Prophets in Islam and Judaism
Both traditions recognize and draw theological and historical lessons from some of the same narrative sources, but this is the first comparative resource to provide interdisciplinary coverage of the history and textual sources associated with prophets and prophecy. This thorough treatment of a difficult and increasingly controversial subject area will encourage and cultivate knowledge and understanding. Entries are drawn from five main fields: 1.…
Muhammad in the Qur'an
Historical Dictionary of Prophets in Islam and Judaism
Both traditions recognize and draw theological and historical lessons from some of the same narrative sources, but this is the first comparative resource to provide interdisciplinary coverage of the history and textual sources associated with prophets and prophecy. This thorough treatment of a difficult and increasingly controversial subject area will encourage and cultivate knowledge and understanding
Moses in the Qur'an and Islamic Exegesis
Relating the Muslim understanding of Moses in the Qur'an to the Epic of Gilgamesh, Alexander Romances, Aramaic Targums, Rabbinic Bible exegesis, and folklore from the ancient and medieval Mediterranean, this book shows how Muslim scholars authorize and identify themselves through allusions to the Bible and Jewish tradition. Exegesis of Qur'an 18:60-82 shows how Muslim exegetes engage Biblical theology through interpretation of the ancient Israeli…
Philosophy (10 works) · Historical and Linguistic Studies (7 works) · History (7 works) · Theology (7 works) · Islam (6 works) · Islamic Studies and History (6 works) · Religious studies (6 works) · Biblical Studies and Interpretation (4 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Download (4 works)