Islam: Religion, History, and Civilization â A Clear, In-Depth Guide to the Doctrines, Beliefs, and Practices of 1.2 Billion Adherents

Nasr, Seyyed Hossein

ISBN 10: 0060507144 / ISBN 13: 9780060507145

Editore: HarperOne, 2002

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Riassunto:

The world's leading Islamicist offers a concise introduction to this rich and diverse tradition of 1.2 billion adherents.

In this informative and clear introduction to the world of Islam, Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores the following topics in depth:

•What Is Islam?

•The Doctrines and Beliefs of Islam

•Islamic Practices and Institutions

•The History of Islam

•Schools of Islamic Thought

•Islam in the Contemporary World

•Islam and Other Religions

•The Spiritual and Religious Significance of Islam

Informazioni sull?autore:

Seyyed Hossein Nasr is university professor of Islamic Studies at George Washington University. Author of over fifty books, Professor Nasr is a well-known and highly respected intellectual figure both in the West and in the Islamic world. Born in Tehran, raised from the age of twelve in the United States, and a graduate of MIT and Harvard University, Nasr is well qualified to explain Islam to a Western audience. He appears frequently on Meet the Press, as well as other national news shows.

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Titolo: Islam: Religion, History, and Civilization â...
Casa editrice: HarperOne
Data di pubblicazione: 2002
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: very_good