Islam: A Concise Introduction - Couverture souple

Robinson, Neal

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0878402241 ISBN 13 : 9780878402243

Editeur : Georgetown University Press, 1999

Synopsis

This book provides a concise yet panoramic overview of Islam, unlike most introductory books, which focus mainly on the development of Islamic institutions in the classical period.

To place Islam in perspective, Neal Robinson discusses the problems raised by Western perceptions of Islam and provides a brief account of Islamic history down to the present. He then explains major topics in Islamic worship to help readers understand it as a living faith. Appendices guide the novice through the structure of Arabic names, transliteration, and the Islamic calendar and festivals.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This user-friendly reference work provides an accessible introduction to Islam for the general reader and student alike. It presents a historical overview, a description of Islam as a living faith along with a discussion of the problems raised by Western perceptions of Islam. Including key dates and simple definitions, the book provides readers with explanations of technical matters such as the structure of Arabic names and the various ways of transliterating Arabic.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Georgetown University Press
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0878402241
• ISBN 13: 9780878402243
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible