A History of Islamic Legal Theories: An Introduction to Sunni Usul Al-Fiqh

ISBN-13: 9780521599863 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 306 str.

Wael B. Hallaq

Opis

Wael B. Hallaq is already established as one of the most eminent scholars in the field of Islamic law. In his latest book, he traces the history of Islamic legal theory from its beginnings until the modern period. The book is the first of its kind in organization, approach to the subject, and critical apparatus, and as such will be an essential tool for the understanding of Islamic legal theory in particular and Islamic law in general. Its accessibility of language and style guarantees it a readership among students and scholars, as well as anyone interested in Islam and its evolution.

Recenzje

"...this book offers reading of great value for anyone curious about the future--as well as the past--of Sunni jurisprudence." Earl Finbar Murphy, H-Net Reviews

Spis treści

1. The formative period; 2. The articulation of legal theory: I; 3. The articulation of legal theory: II; 4. The legal text, the world and history; 5. Social reality and the response of theory; 6. Crises of modernity: toward a new theory of law?; Conclusion; References; Index.