Format:
244 S
,
Ill
,
22 cm
ISBN:
0807828378
,
9780807855775
,
9780807828373
Series Statement:
Islamic civilization and Muslim networks
Content:
"With translations of selections from Islamic texts, some appearing in English for the first time, Ernst offers access to Muslim voices and key themes, particularly the central role of the Prophet Muhammad. He concludes with an overview of critical debates on important contemporary issues such as gender and veiling, state politics, and science and religion. A concise selected reading list provides a helpful guide for future study. This engaging introduction to Islam should be every non-Muslim's first resource for learning about a religion that is a major presence in the world."--Jacket
Content:
"With translations of selections from Islamic texts, some appearing in English for the first time, Ernst offers access to Muslim voices and key themes, particularly the central role of the Prophet Muhammad. He concludes with an overview of critical debates on important contemporary issues such as gender and veiling, state politics, and science and religion. A concise selected reading list provides a helpful guide for future study. This engaging introduction to Islam should be every non-Muslim's first resource for learning about a religion that is a major presence in the world."--Jacket
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Islam in the eyes of the West -- Approaching Islam in terms of religion -- The sacred sources of Islam -- Ethics and life in the world -- Spirituality in practice -- Postscript: reimagining Islam in the twenty-first century.
,
Islam in the eyes of the West -- Approaching Islam in terms of religion -- The sacred sources of Islam -- Ethics and life in the world -- Spirituality in practice -- Reimagining Islam in the twenty-first century
Language:
English
Subjects:
Comparative Studies. Non-European Languages/Literatures
Keywords:
Islam
;
Muḥammad 570-632
;
Islam
;
Moderne
Author information:
Ernst, Carl W. 1950-
