L. Marlow is Professor of Religion and Program Director for Middle Eastern Studies and Wellesley College.

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• Part I. The Cultural Landscape; Chapter 1. The Presentation of Advice; Chapter 2. Sources and Authorities: The Living Meaning of Ancient Wisdom; Part II. The Three Governances: Translations and Commentary; Chapter 3. Governance of the Self; Chapter 4. Governance of the Élites; Chapter 5. Governance of the Common People; Conclusion; Notes; Index of Qurʾanic verses; Bibliography; Index.

L. Marlow is Professor of Religion and Program Director for Middle Eastern Studies and Wellesley College.

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• Part I. The Cultural Landscape; Chapter 1. The Presentation of Advice; Chapter 2. Sources and Authorities: The Living Meaning of Ancient Wisdom; Part II. The Three Governances: Translations and Commentary; Chapter 3. Governance of the Self; Chapter 4. Governance of the Élites; Chapter 5. Governance of the Common People; Conclusion; Notes; Index of Qurʾanic verses; Bibliography; Index.

L. Marlow is Professor of Religion and Program Director for Middle Eastern Studies and Wellesley College.

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• Part I. The Cultural Landscape; Chapter 1. The Presentation of Advice; Chapter 2. Sources and Authorities: The Living Meaning of Ancient Wisdom; Part II. The Three Governances: Translations and Commentary; Chapter 3. Governance of the Self; Chapter 4. Governance of the Élites; Chapter 5. Governance of the Common People; Conclusion; Notes; Index of Qurʾanic verses; Bibliography; Index.