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An Introduction to Islam - Softcover

Denny, Frederick M.

 
9780023285196: An Introduction to Islam
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0023285192 ISBN 13: 9780023285196
Publisher: Routledge, 1993

Synopsis

Provides students with a topical introduction to the global religious community of Islam. This book places Islam within a cultural, political, social, and religious context and examines its connections with Judeo-Christian morals. It also reviews pre-Islamic history so students can see how Islam developed historically.

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"An Introduction to Islam," Fourth Edition, provides students with a thorough, unified and topical introduction to the global religious community of Islam. "In addition, the author's extensive field work, experience, and scholarship combined with his engaging writing style and passion for the subject also sets his text apart. " "An Introduction to Islam," places Islam within a cultural, political, social, and religious context, and examines its connections with Judeo-Christian morals. Its integration of the doctrinal and devotional elements of Islam enables readers to see how Muslims think and live - engendering understanding and breaking down stereotypes. "This text also reviews pre-Islamic history so readers can see how Islam developed historically."

Synopsis

Provides students with a topical introduction to the global religious community of Islam. This book places Islam within a cultural, political, social, and religious context and examines its connections with Judeo-Christian morals. It also reviews pre-Islamic history so students can see how Islam developed historically.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1993
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0023285192
ISBN 13 
9780023285196
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
420