Textual Criticism and Qur'an Manuscripts

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Focusing on textual criticism of ancient texts, the book explores the Qur'an's earliest available form and its historical development. Keith Small argues that the earliest text is an edited version of the Arabic consonantal text, contrasting it with the original texts referenced in Islamic historical accounts. This analysis sheds light on the complexities surrounding the Qur'an's textual history and its evolution over time.