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Understanding Islam: Origins * Beliefs * Practices * Holy Texts * Sacred Places

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ISBN: 9781907486166    Publisher: Watkins Publishing Year of publishing: 2010     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 112        
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...Read more
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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About the author: Matthew S. Gordon
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... Read more
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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