A brief history of Islam
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A brief history of Islam
（Brief histories of religion）
Blackwell Pub., 2004
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-191) and index
Contents of Works
- Many paths to one God : establishing the ideals
- Pursuit of knowledge in the service of God and humanity : the golden age
- Division and reorganization
- Colonialism and reform
- Obstacles and prospects for Islamic reform
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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: pbk ISBN 9781405109000
Description
The nature of Islam remains an area of intense and topical interest. In this brief but absorbing history, Tamara Sonn explores the key cultural, intellectual, social, and political developments of this fascinating religion. This is a lively history of Islam which is accessible without being simplistic. This book: breaks Islamic history into four periods, to clearly demonstrate the crucial stages of development; explores the key political, cultural and ideological developments within these periods; features illuminating examples of events, characters and movements to highlight key issues and involve the reader; and, concludes with vignettes of Islamic life that represent current challenges facing Islamic societies.
Table of Contents
List of illustrations.List of Maps.Foreword.Preface.1. Many Paths to One God: Establishing the Ideals.2. The Pursuit of Knowledge in the Service of God and Humanity: The Golden Age.3. Division and Reorganization.4. Colonialism and Reform.5. Obstacles and Prospects for Islamic Reform.Notes.Further Reading.Index.
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: hardcover ISBN 9781405109024
Description
The nature of Islam remains an area of intense and topical interest. In this brief but absorbing history, Tamara Sonn explores the key cultural, intellectual, social, and political developments of this fascinating religion. This work presents a lively history of Islam which is accessible without being simplistic. This work: breaks Islamic history into four periods, to clearly demonstrate the crucial stages of development; explores the key political, cultural and ideological developments within these periods; features illuminating examples of events, characters and movements to highlight key issues and involve the reader; and, concludes with vignettes of Islamic life that represent current challenges facing Islamic societies.
Table of Contents
List of illustrations.List of Maps.Foreword.Preface.1. Many Paths to One God: Establishing the Ideals.2. The Pursuit of Knowledge in the Service of God and Humanity: The Golden Age.3. Division and Reorganization.4. Colonialism and Reform.5. Obstacles and Prospects for Islamic Reform.Notes.Further Reading.Index.
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