"Gibb has done a great service to students of Islam as well as
general readers in the field of the history of religions."--Harvard
Divinity School Bulletin
"This classic remains one of the best introductions to Islam
available."--Valerie J. Hoffman, University of Illinois
"This highly reputed scholar offers us an historical synopsis of
the inception and development of Islam....A concise yet sensitive
treatment of the third great Semitic tradition."--New Review of
Books and Religion
"Still one of the clearest introductory texts for this Religion of
Islam. Reflects a deep respect for this religion."--Jonathan
Brockopp, Bard College
"Gibb is a first-rate scholar who writes with imagination on a
religion just about as widespread as Christianity."--The New York
Times Book Review
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