Bodleian Libraries users have trial access to the Encyclopaedia of Islam First Edition Online from Brill, until 1 March 2026.

The Encyclopaedia of Islam First Edition was originally published between 1913 and 1936. The demand for an encyclopaedic work on Islam was created by the increasing (colonial) interest in Muslims and Islamic cultures during the nineteenth century. The scope of this still unique reference work is philology, history, theology and law until early 20th century. Such famous scholars as Houtsma, Wensinck, Gibb, Snouck Hurgronje, and Lévi-Provençal were involved in this scholarly endeavour.

Please send any feedback on the trial to Lydia Wright (lydia.wright@bodleian.ox.ac.uk).