Contributor(s):Author: Jonathan BloomA comprehensive survey that brilliantly captures the essence of Islamic culture. Review citationsBooklist - pg. 1638 - 06/01/1997Library Journal / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 82 - 08/01/1997Library Journal / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 82 - 08/01/1997Library Journal / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 82 - 08/01/1997Library Journal / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 82 - 08/01/1997Library Journal / Highly Recommended - pg. 82 - 08/01/1997New York Times - pg. 30 - 12/07/1997