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Summary: This one will take some time to digest
Review: The second chapter of this work is worth the twenty bucks you would pay for this alone. It deals with Qur'anic hermeneutics and the methods of approaching the text of the Qur'an. I hope and pray that Muslims engage more in this sort of study and less in the uncritical devotional material. That material creates an unreal sense of reality, and has cemented the development of religious studies in the Middle East. Farids approach is that of a scholar, and that is what we need. Beyond the maturity of the approach, Farid tackles a topic of interest to any progressive Muslim. The idea is, "How do we acknowledge the legitimacy of other faiths, and thereby, work with them against oppressive forces?" It may seem simple enough, but upon a brief reading of the Qur'an, we soon discover that this discourse is a bit complex. I must admit that I am writing this review before finishing the book, but the second chapter was worth the price of the book if you are interested in Qur'anic hermeneutics.
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Summary: You must read this one!
Review: Unfortunately It is not often you are presented with a Muslim scholar who is as progressive, current and articulate as Dr. Farid Esack.Everyone who sincerely believes in the concept of "Progressive Islam" or even is curious about the concept, as well as the practice, should read this one. May feel a bit heavy at the begining, but Esack's intellect and his sense of humour will draw you in quickly. I highly recommend it.
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