Bausani Il Corano.pdf Jun 2026

: It includes a significant introductory section (often labeled as "Introduzione") that explores the structure, language, and historical background of the Quran.

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He also insisted on translating the Quranic Arabic not through Latin or Greek etymologies, but through their own semantic fields. For instance, he famously rendered Allāh as “the Divinity” (Il Divino) rather than the generic “God” ( Dio ), preserving a sense of the absolute, unique noun. Similarly, he translated islām dynamically as “abandonment to God” rather than the static “submission,” capturing the active, continuous struggle of the believer. : It includes a significant introductory section (often

Bausani's academic career was equally illustrious. He held the chair of Persian language and literature at the Istituto Universitario Orientale in Naples, where he pioneered the teaching of Malay-Indonesian language and literature in Italy. He later moved to the chair of Islamic Studies at the Sapienza University of Rome. Among his vast bibliography of high-level scientific publications, Il Corano (1955) is consistently cited as his magnum opus, the only Italian translation that combined a comprehensive introduction and extensive notes. His other major works, such as Persia religiosa (1959) and La letteratura persiana (1960), further cemented his reputation as a leading international authority on Islamic and Persian civilizations. If you share with third parties, their policies apply