Neil updates his 1996 (SCM Press) guide to reading the Islamic scriptures in English translation, making some amendments but not substantially altering the text or adding to it. After reviewing how Muslims experience the Qur'an and the history, he delves into the morphology, structure, and coherence of the text. Among his appendices is a note on pitfalls to avoid in recent English translations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)