TY - BOOK AU - Starkovsky,Nicolas TI - The Koran handbook: an annotated translation SN - 9780875863764 (pbk.) : AV - BP109 2005b PY - 2005/// CY - New York PB - Algora Pub. N1 - Includes bibliographical references; The foundation of Islamic belief -- Eschatology and apocalypsis -- Stories about the prophets -- Attitude toward the other religions -- Doxologies -- Legal matters -- Fighting in the way of God N2 - "This complete yet accessible translation of the Koran is designed as a teaching tool to explain in an analytical fashion the creed of nearly one billion people. Based on the most moderate Sunni tradition, it includes factual descriptions of Shi'ism, Sufism and other important distinctions."--Provided by publisher ER -