Christian translations of the Qur'an into Yoruba and their historical background

This study considers the emergence of the Christian-led Yoruba translations of the Qur'an in south-western Nigeria. The proliferation of translations of religious texts played a significant role in Christian engagement with Islam in Africa in the nineteenth century. With their contact with the...

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Main Authors: Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain, Abdulhameed, Abdulganiy Akorede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Routledge 2015
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/45876/
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