The essays in this book were originally published between 1981 to 2008 in different academic journals and are the outcome of a journey of Anthony's encounter with the Qur'an and the world of Islam that began by chance (the lottery of conscription into the British Army) and an overseas posting to Singapore late in 1947. For Singapore to be a starting point for such a journey seems counter intuitive, yet the great island archipelago of Southeast Asia, far from being a periphery, is an integral part of the Muslim world. From Singapore to retirement in Australia, surrounded by family and colleague, and now in my 90's, he has continued his study and writing on Islam. This book then is a sampling of this life's work.