Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xii, 205 pages)
ISBN:
9781838606596
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9780755606337
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9781838606572
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9780755601899
Series Statement:
World of Islam
Content:
Introduction1. What is a Prophet? 2. Prophetic Past, Prophetic Future3. The World Beyond 4. The World Below5. The Mortal Prophet6. The Living ProphetGlossaryNotesFurther ReadingList of IllustrationsAcknowledgementsNote on the TextIndex.
Content:
"Prophets serve as intermediaries between the human and divine worlds, granting them a special status in history across diverse religions and cultures. For Muslims, the Prophet Muhammad (570'632 CE) represents the culmination of the line of monotheistic prophets, including Abraham, Moses and Jesus. In his own lifetime, Muhammad overcame opposition and brought reforms, firmly establishing a thriving community of believers which would become a major world civilisation. Today, the Prophet's life and actions continue to inspire the Muslims worldwide. The Prophet Muhammad presents an illuminating portrait of Muhammad in his capacity as God's messenger and an exemplary figure to Muslims. Revealing the challenges and triumphs of prophecy, Stephen Burge examines how prophets have inspired faith communities' relationship with the Divine, and one another. In doing so, this engaging account elucidates the enduring influence of prophecy and the profound legacy of the Prophet Muhammad"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-193) and index
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Barrierefreier Inhalt: Compatible with accessibility standards for most Level A (Priority 1) and AA (Priority 2) success criteria of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) developed by the Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780755601899
Language:
English
DOI:
10.5040/9781838606572
