Islam A Very Short Introduction
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Author |
: Malise Ruthven |
Publisher |
: OUP Oxford |
Total Pages |
: 201 |
Release |
: 2012-01-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199642878 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199642877 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Synopsis Islam: A Very Short Introduction by : Malise Ruthven
Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant forms, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand its nature. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction, offers essential insights into the big issues, provides fresh perspectives on contemporary questions, and guides us through the complex debates.
Author |
: Nile Green |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 181 |
Release |
: 2020-12-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780190917258 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0190917253 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Synopsis Global Islam: A Very Short Introduction by : Nile Green
This book presents the first comprehensive survey of the multiple versions of Islam propagated across geographical, political, and cultural boundaries during the era of modern globalization. Showing how Islam was transformed through these globalizing transfers, it traces the origins, expansion and increasing diversification of Global Islam - from individual activists to organizations and then states - over the past 150 years. Historian Nile Green surveys not only the familiar venues of Islam in the Middle East and the West, but also Asia and Africa, explaining the doctrines of a wide variety of political and non-political versions of Islam across the spectrum from Salafism to Sufism. This Very Short Introduction will help readers to recognize and compare the various organizations competing to claim the authenticity and authority of representing the one true Islam.
Author |
: Adam J. Silverstein |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 177 |
Release |
: 2010-01-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199545728 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199545723 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction by : Adam J. Silverstein
How did Islam arise from the obscurity of seventh century Arabia to the headlines of the 21st century? This introduction answers that question; exploring the cultural & religious diversity of Islamic history. Adam Silverstein explains its significance & considers its impact on Islamic society today.
Author |
: Michael Cook |
Publisher |
: OUP Oxford |
Total Pages |
: 216 |
Release |
: 2000-02-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780191578274 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0191578274 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Koran: A Very Short Introduction by : Michael Cook
The Koran has constituted a remarkably strong core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. This Very Short Introduction explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. Michael Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the Koran as codex, as scripture, as liturgy, and as the embodiment of truth, and examines its means of formation and dissemination. He also discusses issues of interpretation for certain key verses, demonstrating that fecundity of the text for readers throughout the world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author |
: Jonathan A.C. Brown |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 161 |
Release |
: 2011-03-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199559282 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199559287 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction by : Jonathan A.C. Brown
Drawing on traditional Muslim sources, Michael Cook describes Muhammad's life and teaching. He also attempts to stand back from this traditional picture to show how far it is historically justified.
Author |
: Charles L. Cohen |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 175 |
Release |
: 2020-01-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780190654344 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0190654341 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Abrahamic Religions: a Very Short Introduction by : Charles L. Cohen
In the book of Genesis, God bestows a new name upon Abram--Abraham, a father of many nations. With this name and his Covenant, Abraham would become the patriarch of three of the world's major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Connected by their mutual--if differentiated--veneration of the One God proclaimed by Abraham, these traditions share much beyond their origins in the ancient Israel of the Old Testament. This Very Short Introduction explores the intertwined histories of these monotheistic religions, from the emergence of Christianity and Islam to the violence of the Crusades and the cultural exchanges of al-Andalus. Each religion continues to be shaped by this history but has also reacted to the forces of modernity and politics. Movements such as the Reformation and that led by seventh-century Kharijites have emerged, intentioned to reform or restore traditional religious practice but quite different in their goals and effects. Relationships with states, among them Israel and Saudi Arabia, have also figured importantly in their development. The Abrahamic Religions: A Very Short Introduction brings these traditions together into a common narrative, lending much needed context to the story of Abraham and his descendants. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author |
: Malise Ruthven |
Publisher |
: OUP Oxford |
Total Pages |
: 260 |
Release |
: 2005-03-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780191647222 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0191647225 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fundamentalism by : Malise Ruthven
Since the end of the Cold War fundamentalism has been seen as the major threat to world peace and prosperity, a concern that was exacerbated by the events of 9/11, and the 'War against Terrorism'. But what does 'fundamentalism' really mean? Since it was coined by American Protestant evangelicals in the 1920s, the word has expanded its meaning to include radical conservatives or ideological purists in many spheres of activity, not all of them religious. Modern applications of fundamentalism include Islamist radicals in the Muslim world, the militant Israeli settlers who oppose them as well as Sikh, Hindu and even Buddhist nationalists who seek to justify their political agendas by reference to divine edicts or religious tradition. This exciting new book tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this fascinating subject.
Author |
: Mashood A. Baderin |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 177 |
Release |
: 2021 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199665594 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199665591 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis Islamic Law by : Mashood A. Baderin
Islamic law is one of the major legal systems in the world today, yet it is often misunderstood, particularly in the West. This book provides a critical overview of the theory, scope, and practice of Islamic law, taking into account both classical and modern scholarly perspectives in examining the various facets of this key legal system.
Author |
: Thomas A. Tweed |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 163 |
Release |
: 2020 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780190064679 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0190064676 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Religion: a Very Short Introduction by : Thomas A. Tweed
Religion plays a central role in human experience. Billions of people around the world practice a faith and act in accordance with it. Religion shapes how they enter the world and how they leave it - how they eat, dress, marry, and raise their children. It affects law, economy, and government. It sanctifies injustice and combats it. Beginning with the first signs of religion among ancient humans and concluding with a look at modern citizens and contemporary trends,leading scholar Thomas Tweed examines this powerful and enduring force in human society. Religion: A Very Short Introduction offers a concise non-partisan overview of religion's long history and its complicated role in the world today.
Author |
: Norman Solomon |
Publisher |
: Oxford Paperbacks |
Total Pages |
: 208 |
Release |
: 1996-10-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780191606472 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0191606472 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Synopsis Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by : Norman Solomon
Norman Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. In addition to answering questions such as Who are Jews? and How did Judaism Develop?, this Very Short Introduction outlines the basics of practical Judaism-its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modern concerns and debates of the Jewish people are also addressed, such as the impact of the Holocaust, the establishment of the State of Israel, the status of women, and medical and commercial ethics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.