Ryann Elizabeth Craig

The Emergence of Islam, 2nd Edition

World Religions

“As always, Reynolds makes the landscape of the historical, theological, and intellectual inquiry around Muhammad, the Qur’an, and the emergence of Islam accessible to all. Both a novice learner and a seasoned academic will find new insights in this second edition through new scholarship on pre-Islamic inscriptions that have radically shifted our understanding of the religious practices in Arabia just prior to Muhammad’s life. Comprehensive and succinct in covering an impressive amount of time and material, Reynolds’ approach to critically incorporating traditional Islamic sources honors current scholarship and historical evidence while capturing the integral theological understandings of the nascent Muslim community. The layout of this book—including timelines, images, graphs, study questions, profiles of key personalities, descriptions of major concepts, and translations of classical texts—makes this volume volume an excellent reference tool as well. All around, a welcome addition to my library.”