Two Old Faiths
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Scholars and students studying comparative religion and intellectual history
- Readers interested in 19th-century English religious literature
- Teachers needing public-domain English religious material as course supplements
- General readers with some English reading ability who are interested in matters of faith
Not a good fit for
- Beginners seeking a contemporary general introduction to religious studies
- Readers whose English is not yet up to academic argumentation
- Readers expecting light storytelling or devotional essays
Reading tips
- Read the introduction or table of contents first to clarify each author's scope of argument.
- Note the authors' period stance as you read, distinguishing factual statements from personal judgments.
- Read alongside modern general works on religious studies to form a balanced perspective.
- Take notes chapter by chapter by theme for future reference and citation.
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About the author
Sir William Muir (1819–1905) was a British Orientalist known for his studies of Islam and Arab history. His writings centered on the early history of Islam, and he produced a biography of Muhammad that had a certain influence on nineteenth-century European scholarship on Islam. The library holds one work by him, Two Old Faiths, which continues his interest in the history of religion; limited public information is available on its background and publication details, so no further account is given here. On the whole, Muir's research was chiefly historical narrative, emphasizing the careful use of source materials. His biography of Muhammad and related works offered English-speaking readers a systematic reference for understanding the origins of Islam, and they are still cited by scholars in religious studies and the history of Orientalism.
