The Origin of the Koran by Ibn Warraq (.ePUB)
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The Origin of the Koran: Classic Essays on Islam’s Holy Book by Ibn Warraq
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Overview: A Critical Anthology
The Origins of the Koran is a scholarly collection of essays—edited and introduced by Ibn Warraq—bringing together classic Western critiques of the Qur’an’s compilation, sources, and transmission. Featuring scholars such as Theodor Nöldeke and Arthur Jeffery, the volume examines textual inconsistencies, historical context, and parallels with Jewish and Christian scriptures.
Challenging Orthodoxy
The anthology questions the traditional Islamic account of the Qur’an’s divine and unaltered origin, offering instead historical and philological analyses that suggest human authorship, revision, and influence. It provides a rare window into how Western academia has historically approached Qur’anic studies—often with rigor, but not without controversy.
Foundational for Islamic Textual Criticism
This volume is essential reading for those interested in the roots of Islamic scripture and its development over time. While deeply academic, Warraq’s editorial framing makes it accessible to a wider audience curious about religion, history, and freedom of inquiry.
Genre: Non-Fiction > Faith, Beliefs & Philosophy
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