Prophet Al-Khidr: Between the Qur'anic Text and Islamic Contexts

by Irfan A. Omar

The Qur'anic verses 18:60-82 in Sūrat al-Kahf present the story of Khiḍr and Moses as a lesson on the modalities of being and of knowing. Traditionally, the story is seen from a variety of vantage points that include historical, textual, literary, and allegorical, each of which is framed differently depending on the religio-cultural context. This book, in addition to examining the theological sources, traces the story's mythical,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498595936
• ISBN13: 9781498595933
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"