What The Qur'An Meant: And Why It Matters

America's leading religious scholar and public intellectual introduces lay readers to the Qur'an with a measured, powerful reading of the ancient text. Garry Wills, who has spent a lifetime thinking and writing about Christianity, offers a reconsideration of the Qur'an, examining perplexing passages with insight and erudition. The book addresses misconceptions about Islam, provides a careful and sympathetic analysis of the Qur'an, and compares it with other sacred texts to foster understanding.