author
Theodore R. W. Lunt
1878–1951
Best known for The Story of Islam, he wrote clear, accessible books that aimed to explain religion and world affairs to general readers. His work reflects both a missionary background and a strong interest in helping readers understand cultures beyond their own.
1 Audiobook
The story of Islam
by Theodore R. W. Lunt
About the author
Born in 1878, Theodore R. W. Lunt — Theodore Robert Woosnam Lunt — was a British writer whose surviving books show a deep interest in religion, history, and international questions. Library and catalog records connect him with works including The Story of Islam and The Quest of Nations.
The opening pages of The Story of Islam identify him as General Secretary of the National Laymen's Missionary Movement and formerly Educational Secretary of the Church Missionary Society. That background helps explain the book's purpose: it was written for a broad audience and tried to give readers a structured introduction to Islamic history, beliefs, and expansion.
Lunt died in 1951. Although little biographical information is easy to confirm today, his books remain available through major public-domain and library collections, where they continue to offer a window into early 20th-century religious and historical writing.