Introduction by Zamakhshari (d. 1144) to his commentary of the Qur’an «al-Kashshaf»
https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2020-13-2-365-377
Abstract
The publication is presented in a form of a commented translation of the Introduction to the Tafsir of the Qur’an «al-Kashshaf», authored by the last major representative of the muʻtazilite school, Jar Allah az- Zamakhshari (1075-1144). In this book the theologian describes two levels of understanding of the Holy Scripture. He names Rhetoric as the main science that is necessary for revealing all the secret truths, and also displays the main motives of his commentary writing. The Preface to the translation describes the distinctive features of Zamakhshari’s exegetical method and gives an analysis of the Introduction.
About the Author
D. V. Frolov
Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Dmitry V. Frolov, corresponding member of Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Philology, Full Professor, Head of the Department of Arabic Philology of the Institute of Asian and African Studies
Russian Federation
Dmitry V. Frolov, corresponding member of Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Philology, Full Professor, Head of the Department of Arabic Philology of the Institute of Asian and African Studies
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Frolov D.V. Introduction by Zamakhshari (d. 1144) to his commentary of the Qur’an «al-Kashshaf». Minbar. Islamic Studies. 2020;13(2):365-377. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2020-13-2-365-377
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