Feminist Women's Koran (Quran) Goddess Version Suitable for women and children and enlightened men--teaches peace and non-violence, harmony and love; all references to war and aggression, acts of violence, polygamy, sexism, discrimination are redirected to actions of love, kindness and caring. This is an entirely new interpretation of the Koran, and it has been written in entirely by and for women. Cover art by Wendy McElfish. Important Changes: 1) Female, kind, caring and loving deity. One true Goddess. 2) No religion is disparaged. No hell; earth is hell. Goddess takes no negative actions nor does She exhibit negative emotions. 3) Book teaches love and not war, tolerance for other religions and people and equality with other religions and people. 4) Legal concepts are gender neutral. Rules relating to marriage, divorce, inheritance are made equal. Marriage is not recommended until after college, if possible. No underage marriage of girls or forced or arranged marriages

This book continues the work of The Qur’ān in its Historical Context, in which an international group of scholars address an expanded range of topics on the Qur’ān and its origins, looking beyond medieval Islamic traditions to present the Qur’ān’s own conversation with the religions and literatures of its day. Particular attention is paid to recent debates and controversies in the field, and to uncovering the Qur’ān’s relationship with Judaism and Christianity. After a foreword by Abdolkarim Soroush, chapters by renowned experts cover: method in Qur'ānic Studies analysis of material evidence, including inscriptions and ancient manuscripts, for what they show of the Qur'ān’s origins the language of the Qur'ān and proposed ways to emend our reading of the Qur'ān how our knowledge of the religious groups at the time of the Qur'ān’s emergence might contribute to a better understanding of the text the Qur'ān’s conversation with Biblical literature and traditions that challenge the standard understanding of the holy book. This debate of recent controversial proposals for new interpretations of the Qur'ān will shed new light on the Qur’anic passages that have been shrouded in mystery and debate. As such, it will be a valuable reference for scholars of Islam, the Qur’an, Christian-Muslim relations and the Middle East.

This collection contains true accounts of people, events and incidents that shaped the future of South Africa. Now no longer skewered by political agendas, they may be correctly told, bringing history back into balance.

The Battle of Mamusa reflects the grievous event in the Western Transvaal border culture context that contributed profoundly to the dissolution of the last functioning Korana polity. The narrative presented in this work is exceptional for at least two reasons: Firstly, for the thoughtful manner in which the intriguing concept of metaphors is applied in this study of historical ethnography cum ethnohistory. Secondly, for the skilful way in which the author relates the battle of Mamusa to how present-day Korana and neo- Khoisan communities, in a new context, are relating to their future in a post-1994 constitutional dispensation. Prof. Henry C (Jatti) Bredekamp University of the Western Cape