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Copyright © 2012 by Robert Spencer
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Spencer, Robert, 1962–
Did Muhammad exist? : an inquiry into Islam's obscure origins / by Robert Spencer.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 239) and index.
e-ISBN 978-1-61017-062-8
1. Muhammad, Prophet, d. 632. 2. Islam—Controversial literature. 3. Koran—Controversial literature. 4. Koran—Criticism, interpretation,
etc. I. Title.
BT1170.S645 2012
297.6'3—dc23
2011052576
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