DEFINING ISLAM: A Reader ; Critical Categories in the Study of Religion Series

RIPPIN, Andrew Editor

ISBN 10: 1845530608 / ISBN 13: 9781845530600

Editore: Equinox Publishing Ltd., London U.K., 2007

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White background softcover with pictorial on front cover. Cover and spine print are light and dark blue. Slight flair to foredge. Only defect is small punch mark on front cover; does not puncture through. Otherwise tight, sound and unmarked. 388 pages including index.

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• Titolo: DEFINING ISLAM: A Reader ; Critical Categories in the Study of Religion Series
• Editore: Equinox Publishing Ltd., London U.K.
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1845530608
• ISBN 13: 9781845530600
• Rilegatura: Soft cover
• Edizione: First Edition
• Condizione: Near Fine
• Condizione della sovraccoperta: No Jacket
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Religious or Spiritual
  • Life Style
  • General Reference

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Riassunto

Ever since a group of people came into existence who called themselves Muslims and followed Islam, questions of what it means to be a member of this group - who is to be included/excluded and what the requirements for membership are - have proven to be both divisive and defining. For scholars and critics, the issue of what constitutes or defines 'Islam' - whether examining the history of the religion, its specific traditions, sectarian politics, or acts of terrorist - is central to any understanding of issues, cultures and ideas. 'Defining Islam' brings together key classic and contemporary writings on the nature of Islam to provide student readers with the ideal collection of both primary and critical sources.

Informazioni sull?autore

Andrew Rippin is a Professor of Islamic History at the University of Victoria, Canada.