The chief benefit [of the work] is its enormous scope. It notes almost all the vernacular linguistic traditions within the large arc of Muslim observance across Africa and Asia. It also has substantial chapters on [American,] Turkish, Persian, Arabic, Bosnian, German, and Chinese exegetes and/or translators.
Andrew Rippin, Professor Emeritus of Islamic History, Department of History, University of Victoria ... Read more
This broad-gauged yet coherent volume focuses on translation as a strong unifying theme. It will attract all those engaged by the layers of meaning within the Qur'an. Some will find their attention drawn to novel elements previously unknown to them, but all will be riveted by the numerous strategies and challenges of translating the Qur'an, with equal accent on accessibility to the original text and adaptation to myriad local contexts.
Bruce Lawrence, Emeritus Professor of Islamic Studies, Duke University and author of Who is Allah?
Without exception each individual chapter has been written by scholars with an impressive mastering of their topic and each chapter has interesting and, at least to me, new information and insights to offer.
Nico J.G. Kaptein, BiOr
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