Robert Gleave Livres

The book delves into the contrasting legal theories of two influential figures in Shia jurisprudence, Y?suf al-Ba?r?n? and Mu?ammad B?qir al-Bihbah?an?. By analyzing their respective works, it highlights the key disputes between the Akhb?r? and "Us?li schools, focusing on how their differing epistemologies shape their interpretations of Shar?'a. This comparative study offers valuable insights into Islamic legal theory and thought, making it a significant resource for historians and scholars interested in these traditions.

As Islamic law is based on the central texts of Islam, the idea of a literal meaning that rules over human attempts to understand God's message has resulted in a series of debates amongst modern Muslim legal theorists. This book traces the emergence and development of the idea of literal meaning in Islamic legal hermeneutics.