Introducing Islam
Just what is Islam and what does it mean to be a Muslim in the world today? Since the events of 9/11 and 7/7, Islam has become one of the most controversial and misunderstood religions in the world. Introducing Islam encourages students to put aside their preconceptions and explore this fascinating religion. William Shepard traces the history of Islam from its origins in the life and career of Mohammed, through its classical expressions, to its interactions with the West in the modern world. A chapter is devoted to each major topic, including The Quran, Islamic law, Islamic theology, and the Sufi movement, as well as community rituals and Isl…
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-0-415-53342-3
- EAN: 9780415533423
- Produktnummer: 15430310
- Verlag: Routledge
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
- Seitenangabe: 424 S.
- Masse: H24.6 cm x B17.5 cm x D2.5 cm 1'021 g
- Auflage: 2. A.
- Gewicht: 1021
Über den Autor
WilliamE. Shepard is Associate Professor, Retired, of Religious Studies at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. His previous publications include The Faith of a Modern Muslim Intellectual (Ahmad Amin)(1982), Sayyid Qutb and Islamic Activism (1996) and numerous articles and translations.
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