Breve historia del islam: (Versión sin solapas) - Softcover

Bendriss, Ernest Yasinne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8499674925 ISBN 13: 9788499674926

Publisher: Nowtilus, 2013

Synopsis

The birth of Islam in the seventh century of the Christian era from the teachings of Muhammad, constitutes a decisive historical event that brought about a new monotheism and a brilliant civilization. Islam establishes the belief in a single God (Allah) and the unity of the community of believers (Ummah). The Koran is the sacred book of the Muslims. After the death of Muhammad and an unprecedented historical territorial expansion, Islam managed to unify heterogeneous societies under one religion, one language, and a common set of administrative and legal institutions. However, the history of Islam has not been immune from internal and external conflicts or religious disagreements. In fact, such fragmentations and tensions have generated unique geopolitical landscapes in different periods and based on changing ideologies. Although the historical, cultural, sociological, and anthropological dimensions have forged a unique and indivisible reality within the religion, Islam cannot be discussed simply as a monolithic religion, but rather as several religions that all claim to be descendants of Muhammad.

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About the Author:

Ernest Yasinne Bendriss is a historian and philosopher, having studied at the University of Toulouse-le-Mirail. He has published several books on French medieval history and has collaborated with history-oriented magazines like National Geographic, Historia, History and Life, and The Medieval World. He has also published several books on Eastern philosophy and the spirituality of India.

About this edition

• Publisher: Nowtilus
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 8499674925
• ISBN 13: 9788499674926
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272