Herbert Berg
The Development of Exegesis in Early Islam
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415554169
- author:
- Herbert Berg
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 252
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Islam
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Development of Exegesis in Early Islam: A Study of Hadith Authenticity Herbert Berg explores one of the most contentious debates in Islamic origins, examining the reliability of hadiths and their transmission. This study aims to summarize and critique major positions on hadith authenticity and develop a method for evaluating isnads. The author's focus is on exegetical hadiths, which claim to preserve the words and deeds of Muhammad and early Muslim scholars. Berg seeks to determine whether these hadiths are genuine or spurious, using his proposed evaluation method to assess their authenticity. By exploring this complex issue, Berg sheds light on a crucial aspect of Islamic scholarship and its ongoing impact on the study of Islam today.
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