Judaism In Islam. Biblical and Talmudic Backgrounds of the Koran and its Commentaries

Katsh, Abraham I. Judaism In Islam. Biblical and Talmudic Backgrounds of the Koran and its Commentaries. New York: New York University Press , 1954. First edition. 4to. xxv, [1], 265pp. Brown cloth with gold lettering on spine and front board in original printed dust jacket. Printer’s device in gilt on spine. Frontispiece. Printer’s device on title-page. Fascinating work in which the author examines the most representative suras of the Koran verse by verse in a comparative way that brings to light many discoverable parallels between Koranic text and rabbinic literature. Foreword by Solomon L. Skoss. Text in English with some Hebrew and Arabic. Dj spine sunned and slightly stained. Book corners rubbed. Overall in very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (31364) $95