Thursday, November 26, 2009

Boston University prof. says Reading the Qur'an in English "Recommended"

Recommended.

“…useful insights … for all whose access is limited to the Qur’an in translation but who wish to acquire a fuller understanding….”

Merlin Swartz
Professor Emeritus of Religion (Islamic Studies), Boston University

Reviewer says book “of immense benefit"

2009. Islam and Muslim-Christian Relations 20(4): 478-80.

“…innovative and stimulating […] well-written and pleasingly presented…”

Campbell provides “an admirable pedagogical structure that will be of great benefit to the serious student—and a useful refresher to scholars.”

Reading the Qur’an in English is “of immense benefit to all teachers of Islam to English-speaking students […] always clear and succinct and so readily comprehensible [,] a unique resource.”

Douglas Pratt, University of Waikato, New Zealand

Monday, November 16, 2009

Check out the latest review of Basement Suite

Check out the latest review of Susan Farrell's Basement Suite in the Nova Scotian November 15. http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/Books/1152896.html

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

CFUW chapter invites Dr. Campbell to speak

The Oakville chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women, will have as its guest speaker Dr. Robert Campbell, who will be speaking about his book Reading the Qur'an in English, on MONDAY, November 16 at 7 p.m. at the Operating Engineers Hall, 2245 Speers Road in Oakville, ON.

Eastlink to broadcast lecture

Eastlink television's Podium TV (weekly onThursdays at 9 p.m.) will broadcast Dr. Campbell's recent lecture on November 19 and 26.