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The book under review deals with the Islamic theology by stressing its relevance for both the specialists from wider areas of study and all those interested in Islam. It provides a thorough introduction into the history of the pre-modern Islamic theology from the Revelations to the 18th century with the stress on the period between 10th to the 13th century. It consists of 15 chapters divided into two parts. The basic discussion of the contributors of the book is on scriptural interpretation, the dichotomy between the revelation and reason.

This article reviews "Zhongguo Zhexue Cidian Daquan" (Complete Dictionary of Chinese Philosophy), edited by Wei Cheng-t'ung, a large compendium (905 pages) that covers a wide range of features (including numerous references, categorized subjects, and an index) but that, according to the reviewer, also includes errors of fact and omission, and other editorial mistakes. [ABSTRACT FROM CONTRIBUTOR]

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