The book traces the development of Quranic exegesis from its formative period in the first century hijri until the modern era. It offers a comprehensive discussion of the primary approaches to Quranic exegesis, exegesis by traditions, literary exegesis, jurisprudential exegesis, theological exegesis, mystical exegesis, scientific exegesis, modern exegesis and orientalist exegesis. The book is part of a series of translations from the Encyclopaedia of the World of Islam. UK print P/B
