Here is a Muslim voice that will surprise many with what it has to say about the Qur'an and the Bible. Displaying an impressive familiarity with a wide array of scholarship and sources, Abdulla Galadari proposes bold and provocative interpretations of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic texts that will delight some and disturb others. This book opens up exciting new ways of thinking about the relationships among the monotheistic traditions.

John Kaltner, Virginia Ballou McGehee Professor of Muslim-Christian Relations, Rhodes College, USA

This is a learned reading of the Qur'an in its Near Eastern environment. It is a welcome addition to the literature on the Qur'an.

Walid Ahmad Saleh, Professor of Islamic Studies, University of Toronto, Canada

Galadari brings a unique voice to Qur'anic exegesis. He combines a thorough knowledge of the Arabic language with a mastery of the cognate language of Hebrew, which leads him to make less obvious and yet dramatic connections that provide a key to novel interpretations of familiar texts. His controversial views are sure to inspire fruitful debate.

David Penchansky, Professor of Hebrew Bible, University of St. Thomas, USA