Aug 24, 2009, 6:35 PM

Tehran’s exhibit displaying world’s most comprehensive Holy Quran Encyclopedia

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) -- The world most comprehensive Holy Quran Encyclopedia is now available at the 17th International Holy Quran Exhibition.

The seven-volume encyclopedia was released by the Qom Seminary and it is expected to expand to 30 volumes in the near future.

The encyclopedia, which contains numerous entries and articles on Quranic concepts to facilitate Quranic scholars’ studies, is also useable by the lay public.

The book contains authentic reviews, ideas on major issues accompanied by unbiased criticism of them. Also, first-handed sources are available for further reference for convenient use by academics.

The exhibit, which is on the theme of The Development of Quran Concepts and Services,” will run until September 14 at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla.

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