Shahrur sees them as a limited clue, not a comprehensive key to understanding the Wise Revelation as a whole, because generalizing them leads to determinism that nullifies human free will. For him, they are therefore a partial interpretive tool that should not be imposed on every verse.
Across the books
- The Qur’anic Narrative, Vol. 1: The author sees these reports as capable of explaining some verses, but they do not serve as a comprehensive key to understanding the Qur’an as a whole. When generalized, they close the text off within history and prevent its renewed significance. (Concept page)
- The Qur’anic Narrative, Vol. 2: Shahrur sees them as a limited clue, not a comprehensive key to understanding the Wise Revelation as a whole, because generalizing them leads to determinism that nullifies human free will. For him, they are therefore a partial interpretive tool that should not be imposed on every verse. (Concept page)
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