Book Review: Command and Creation: A Shi'i Cosmological Treatise. A Persian Edition and English Translation of Muhammad al-Shahrastaani’s Majlis-i maktuub
Book Review by Dr. Paul E. Walker
In this book review of "Command and Creation: A Shiʿi Cosmological Treatise," the reviewer delves into the Persian edition and English translation of Muḥammad al-Shahrastānī’s "Majlis-i maktūb." This work is praised for its meticulous translation and scholarly commentary, providing valuable insights into Shiʿi cosmological thought. The review highlights the significance of al-Shahrastānī’s treatise in the broader context of Islamic philosophy and theology, making it a must-read for scholars and students interested in the intellectual history of Shiʿism.
Author of Review: Dr. Paul E. Walker
Author of Book: Dr. Daryoush Mohammad Poor
Link to Review: Journal of the American Oriental Society
Link to Purchase: Bloomsbury