What the Qur'an Meant: And Why It Matters

In this timely and thought-provoking work, renowned historian and public intellectual Garry Wills turns his attention to the Qur’an, offering a clear-eyed and accessible introduction for non-Muslim readers. With characteristic insight and intellectual rigor, Wills explores key questions often misunderstood in the West: What does the Qur’an say about women, violence, and religious coexistence?

Approaching the text as an outsider with deep respect, Wills carefully separates the Qur’an itself from cultural and historical distortions, comparing its teachings with those of the Bible and highlighting its shared moral and spiritual themes. His aim is not to convert or critique, but to foster understanding and correct misconceptions that have long shaped Western attitudes toward Islam.

What the Qur’an Meant is an essential read for anyone seeking to engage meaningfully with one of the world’s most influential religious texts—and to participate more knowledgeably in conversations about faith, pluralism, and global society.

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Author: Garry Wills

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