Rethinking the Qur'an in Late Antiquity

Focusing on the historical context of the Qur'an, this book examines its reflections on the cultural, religious, and political dynamics in Western Arabia during the 603-630 conflict between the Roman and Sasanian empires. Through six case studies, it explores the text's formation and narrative techniques, including a detailed analysis of narrative apostrophe. The work connects the Qur'an's narrative choices to broader themes of late antiquity, revealing how these elements interact with other texts and perspectives over time.