The Koran

A Very Short Introduction

By: Michael Cook

Narrated by: Peter Ganim

The Koran has constituted a remarkably resilient core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its 15th century. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in that of traditional Islam. He gives vivid accounts of its role in Muslim civilization, illustrates the diversity of interpretations championed by traditional and modern commentators, discusses the processes by which the book took shape, and compares it to other scriptures and classics of the historic cultures of Eurasia.

©2000 Michael Cook (P)2021 Tantor

it was very boring.

naration was very good, but the topic was boring and made it all sound silly and superstitious.

Good introduction

Interesting to see how Muslims think and what guides them. Many of it is in big contrast of the western culture.