The Koran

5B, 1876 The Koran or, Alcoran of Mohammed by George Sale

Notes

"Savary's version of the Koran" typically refers to "The Koran: Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed," translated by George Sale in 1734. This translation is often referred to as "Savary's Version" because it was republished in 1876 by the French orientalist, Claude Etienne Savary, along with a preliminary discourse.

The preliminary discourse, written by Savary, likely provided context, analysis, and commentary on the translation and the Quran itself. It might have discussed the historical and cultural background of Islam, the life of Prophet Muhammad, the development of the Quran, and the significance of its teachings. It could also have addressed the challenges and controversies surrounding the translation and interpretation of the Quran in the Western world.

This edition, like other translations of the Quran, aimed to make the text accessible to a Western audience and to foster understanding and dialogue between different cultures and religious traditions. However, translations of religious texts often provoke debate and controversy due to the complexities of language, cultural nuances, and theological interpretations involved.

Description

Beautiful fabric and leather binding, five raised bands on spine with The Koran Sale gold tooled on burgundy band, gold embossing on front, back and spine, marbling around three edges, fold out map in front reads, "Plan and view of the Beit Allah or Mosque at Mecca", some foxing on title page