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Islam : The Straight Path

by: John L. Esposito

ISBN: 9780195112344 | 0195112342

Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Pub. Date: 1/15/1998

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary resurgence. The author, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics, discussing the formation of Islamic belief and practice (in law, theology, and mysticism) and chronicling the struggle of Muslims to define and adhere to their Islamic way of life. This third edition has been updated throughout and is enhanced by ... MOREnew material in order to more accurately reflect the true diversity of Muslim cultures. A study of Pakistan has been added to the existing country-by-country survey, broadening the scope of the volume beyond the countries of the Middle East for the first time. A new section on Islam in the West explores the significance of the Muslim presence in the U.S., Great Britain, and Europe, examining some of the issues it has raised. Noteworthy figures, including Malcolm X, Warith Deen Muhammad, and Louis Farrakhan, are also considered. In the final chapter, Esposito discusses modern Muslim thinking on such issues as religious pluralism, democracy, and human rights. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, the third edition of Islam: The Straight Path provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions and is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam, comparative religions, and Middle Eastern history and culture.

This is the third edition of Esposito's very successrful introduction toIslam, designed for use in courses in Islam and comparitive religions. Espositohas updated throughout, and has added a substantial amount of new material aswell. To the existing country-by-country survey, a study of Pakistan has beenadded, for the first time broadening the scope of the volume beyond thecountries of the Middle East. Also new is a section on Islam in the West,exploring the significance of the Muslim presence in the U.S., Great Britain,and Europe, and examining some of the issues it has raised. Figures like MalcolmX, Warith uddin Muhammad, and Louis Farrakhan are considered. As a result, thisnew edition more accurately reflect the true diversity of Muslim cultures. Inthe final chapter, Esposito discusses more fully fresh Muslim thinking on suchissues as religious pluralism, democracy, and human rights.

Preface to the Third Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Introduction

1. Muhammad and the Quran: Messenger and Message

2. The Muslim Community in History

Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Introduction
Muhammad and the Quran: Messenger and Message
The Muslim Community in History
Religious Life: Belief and Practice
Modern Interpretations of Islam
Contemporary Islam: Religion and Politics
Islam and Ch... MORE
Glossary
Notes
Select Bibliography
Index
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John L. Esposito is Professor at and Director of the Center of Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University.

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