Bibliography of Middle Eastern Studies

1. Arabic Language
A. Vocabulary
B. Grammar and Syntax
C. Phrases and Conversation

2. General History of the Middle East

A. Before 622 AD
B. From 622 to 1900 AD
C. From 1900 to the Present

3. Geography of the Middle East (physical, political, demographic)

4. History of the Arab Peoples
5. Islamic Origins
6. History of Islam
7. Modern Middle Eastern Society (Government, Politics, Economy, Culture,
Demographics)

8. The Qu’ran (Intro, Text, Meaning, Use in Middle Ages, Use Today)
9. The Religion of Islam and Islamic Culture
10. Arabic Literature, Art, and Music
11. History of Arab Relations from 1900 to the Present (with each other,
the Arab League)

12. European and American Relations with the Middle East since 622
AD
13. History of Modern Israel
14. History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
15. History of the Church in the Middle East
16. The Church in the Modern Middle East (Bible, Theology, Demographics,
Statistics, Education, Organization, Missions, Worship, Martyrdom)

17. History of Individual Countries (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, etc.)