Understanding Islam: Origins Beliefs Practices Holy Text Sacred Places - Couverture souple

Gordon, Matthew S.

 
9781907486166: Understanding Islam: Origins Beliefs Practices Holy Text Sacred Places

Synopsis

Islam, the last of the major monotheistic traditions to emerge in human history, dates back to the early seventh century. Today the Islamic community reflects a range of national, ethnic, socioeconomic and linguistic backgrounds. This enlightening book outlines Islam's essential practices and beliefs, including its origins and historical development, sacred texts, beliefs on death and the afterlife, as well as themes such as society and religion. Topical issues such as Political Islam, Islam and Israel, and Fundamentalism are addressed with intelligence, skill and sensitivity.

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À propos de l?auteur

Matthew S. Gordon is Associate Professor of History at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He is the author of The Rise of Islam and The Breaking of a Thousand Swords and co-editor, with L. Carl Brown, of Franco-Arab Encounters.

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9781903296745: Understanding Islam: Origins, Beliefs, Practices, Holy Texts, Sacred Places

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1903296749 ISBN 13 :  9781903296745
Editeur : Duncan Baird Publishers, 2002
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