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…Paula and Rebecca Skreslet have provided both a starting point and a path for analysis of the very complex religion of Islam that is certain to open the eyes of any serious student….highly recommended for all levels.

…a very useful introduction to the most significant Islamic works that are available in English translation….an indispenable tool…

…a useful guide for building collections of Islamic texts in authoritative and reliable English translations. Highly recommended.

…excellent and very useful….an extraordinarily useful and welcome resource….highly recommended reading….

The Literature of Islam is a timely, accessible and authoritative resource. It will be a useful addition to any university library, and retails at an affordable price for the individual. — Simon Barrett

Concise but informative introductions to each chapter and to major thinkers provide background for understanding the significance of the works surveyed, and each work is presented with meticulous attention to the quality of the translation, as well as introductions, annotations, indexes, and other appendices. The author”s critical judgments are presented with insight and verve. I will keep my copy of this book within reach, and will happily recommend it to teaching colleagues, librarians, and graduate students. — .