The Bible in Arabic: The Scriptures of the People of the Book in the Language of Islam

by Sidney H. Griffith

Book Overview

From the first centuries of Islam to well into the Middle Ages, Jews and Christians produced hundreds of manuscripts containing portions of the Bible in Arabic. Until recently, however, these translations remained largely neglected by Biblical scholars and historians. In telling the story of the Bible in Arabic, this book casts light on a crucial transition in the cultural and religious life of Jews and Christians in Arabic-speaking lands.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691168083
• ISBN13: 9780691168081
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"