Anouar Majid

The Emergence of Islam, 2nd Edition

World Religions

“The publication of The Emergence of Islam was a landmark event in the study of Islam, and this new edition only reinforces its incomparable status. With a light, compassionate touch, Reynolds presents the contested history of this religion to first-time readers and seasoned scholars alike without cutting corners or avoiding controversial topics. The author’s broad sweep ranges from the history of pre-Islamic Arabia to the rise, fall, and now return of the Taliban in Afghanistan. This text is destined to be the best introduction to Islam anywhere in the world. It is genuinely a tour de force of historic significance.”