While al-Tabari is famous for his tafsir (commentary) and his ta'rikh (history), his works often blend these disciplines, especially when interpreting stories of the prophets. , often titled "The Children of Israel" (or corresponding to the relevant chapter of his Ta'rikh ), is a vital volume focusing on narratives of the Israelites. Key Topics and Stories in Volume 3
The most widely cited scholarly English version is the abridged translation, The Commentary on the Qur'an , by J. Cooper, with general editors W.F. Madelung and A. Jones. This is a careful abridgement of the original thirty-volume Arabic work into five volumes, including the full Arabic and English text of the Quran. It was the first English translation of a work considered second only to the Quran as a sacred Islamic text. However, it is abridged, meaning it does not include every single narration, making it a selective but highly accessible entry point for the academic reader. Tafsir Tabari English Vol 3 Pdf