The sum of all heresies: the image of Islam in Western thought

The prophet as Antichrist and Arab Lucifer (early times to 1600)

"The time of Araby has come at last" (1600-1800)

The prophet as hero and wise Easterner (1800-1900)

"Nous revenons, Saladin!" (We return, Saladin!) (1900-2000)

The summing up

Appendix: "Am I not your Lord?" / Kenneth Cragg on Muslim-Christian dialogue.