Emran El-Badawi

Solomon and the Ant

World Religions

“This is a conversation between the Qur’an and the Bible as serious as it is simple. Applying a wealth of scholarly experience, Penchansky engages the holy texts both thematically and thoughtfully. Using his mastery of post-biblical and Islamic traditions, the author ensures a robust discussion about how readers wrestle with God through the stories of Scripture.”

The Emergence of Islam, 2nd Edition

World Religions

“This book is a cutting-edge introduction to the foundations and legacy of a major world religion—Islam. It finally offers the public the sophisticated, critical examination of Islam’s beginnings long deserved, but only now received. Reynolds masterfully weaves together evidence from late antiquity, biblical studies, and Islamic tradition, with insights from seminal works of modern scholarship, including those of J. Wansbrough and W. M. Watt. The wealth of information is expressed in simple language and complemented with a wealth of images and apparatuses, making this book a must have for all readers interested in The Emergence of Islam.”