The Koran is the founding book of Islam, a religion common to nearly one and a half billion believers around the world. Its origins, including the tales told about it in the Muslim tradition, have begun to come to light in recent scientific discoveries. Discover where the Koran took shape, how it was developed and passed on, and how leading historians now trace the spread of its rich traditions.

The Koran is the founding book of Islam, a religion common to nearly one and a half billion believers around the world. Its origins, including the tales told about it in the Muslim tradition, have begun to come to light in recent scientific discoveries. Discover where the Koran took shape, how it was developed and passed on, and how leading historians now trace the spread of its rich traditions.