TY - BOOK AU - Lawrence,Bruce B. TI - The Qur'an: a biography T2 - Books that changed the world SN - 9780802143440 AV - BP131 .L39 2007 U1 - 297.122 PY - 2007///, c2006 CY - New York PB - Grove Press KW - Koran KW - Evidences, authority, etc KW - Commentaries KW - History and criticism N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - An authoritative introduction to the sacred text reveals how it represents Islam, describing the origins of the faith in seventh-century Arabia while offering insight into how th Qur'an remains a pivotal influence on modern society and politics ER -