Encyclopedia of Islam (Encyclopedia of World Religions) [Hardcover]

Juan Eduardo Campo (Author), J. Gordon Melton (Editor)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 750 pages
• Publisher: Facts on File; 1 edition (January 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816054541
• ISBN-13: 978-0816054541
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference work, November 26, 2010

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David Fowler (Santa Barbara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Islam (Encyclopedia of World Religions) (Paperback)

This is an excellent and very approachable reference for anyone interested in Islam. In a single volume I doubt one could find a better encyclopedia - especially at the price. The scholarship is up-to-date and very solid without being overly technical or geared toward the specialist (though it can certainly be helpful even for that group). In my studies of Islam I have found it invaluable - as it fits a convenient niche market between multi-volume (expensive) specialist encyclopedias and shorter versions that barely scratch the surface or help you move forward. Connected to this last point - each entry includes a short bibliography from which one can explore the topic further; there is also a very helpful lengthy bibliography at the end of the volume. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase and would whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone interested in Islam.

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3.0 out of 5 stars There are many books with this title, April 10, 2009

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James M. Jinkins "Jim Jinkins" (Olive Branch MS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Islam (Encyclopedia of World Religions) (Paperback)

There are many books with this title. This one is just the most recently published. Before buying, check them all, especially the older editions edited by Western scholars.