Introduction

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Authors: Marijn van Putten
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Abstract

The Introduction section of this translation introduces the text al-Taysīr fī al-qirāʾāt al-sabʿ and its author and information about the transmission of the reading traditions. A large portion of this introduction is dedicated to providing a linguistic analysis of the general principles of the Quranic reading traditions, and providing an introduction to the technical vocabulary and theoretical framework that underlies the text. Parts U. and F. are major parts of the translations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Qur’anic Interpretation Studies Language Linguistics Cultural Analysis Historical and Linguistic Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Cambridge semitic languages and cultures
Pages
1–65
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter