Islam

Name: Islam
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ISBN: 9780132662635

ISBN-10: 0132662639

ISBN-13: 9780132662635

Edition: 1999

Authors: Jamal J. Elias, Ninian Smart

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Islam is a concise and readable survey of the history of Islam from the birth of Muhammad in seventh century Arabia to the differing situations of Muslims throughout today's world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Muslim beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which this rapidly growing religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, this book gives a basic introduction to the faithits history, beliefs, and practices. Provides valuable pedagogy, including: timeline; maps; glossary; list of sacred…

Book details

List price: $53.32
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 11/13/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English

Amin Tarzi is the Director of Middle East Studies, Marine Corps University.Jamal J. Elias is Class of 1965 Endowed Term Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.




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