In this study, we scrutinized the approach to the
Qur’an of one of the leading Western Islamic scholars of the 20th
century, W. Montgomery Watt (d. 2006) from the perspective of method and
mentality analysis. We illustrated that the historical-critical methods, having
a dominant effect on the Qur’anic studies of that period, also influenced
Watt’s evaluations on the Qur’an. In this context, we detected
that Watt applied historical-critical methods to such subjects as the meaning
of the Qur'an, the textualization process of the Qur’an, the probability to
establish the chronological order of the verses, the style of the Qur'an and
the nature of the revelation. On the other hand, we put the fact that Watt had
a dialogue centered approach to the Qur’an, highlighting the Muslim-Christian
dialogue. We revealed that this concern not only affected his style but also
the methods he applied.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | December 30, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 17 Issue: 34 |