Offers a comparative perspective on the translation of sacred scriptures and on various theories of translation
Examines a broad range of early Persian translations and commentaries of the Qur’an
Illuminates the relationship between Arabic juridical and theological writings and early Persian hermeneutics and how they connect to early patterns of conversion and institutions of religious education
Includes images of manuscripts of Qur’anic translations and commentaries, providing insights into the codicological practices of the Qur’an in vernaculars
Provides translated material from Arabic and Persian hitherto unavailable in English to expand understanding of early Islamic history