Islam

A New Historical Introduction

Carole Hillenbrand

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Thames & Hudson
01 February 2015

Religion & beliefs; History of religion; Islam

This invaluable book offers a profound understanding of the history of Muslims and their faith, from the life of Muhammad to the religion practised by 1.6 billion people around the world today.

Each of its eleven chapters explains a core aspect of the faith in historical perspective, allowing readers to gain a sensitive understanding of the essential tenets of the religion and of the many ways in which the present is shaped by the past. This is an ideal introductory text for courses in Middle Eastern studies, in religious studies, or on Islam and its history.

By: Carole Hillenbrand
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 800g
ISBN: 9780500110270
ISBN 10: 0500110271
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 01 February 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 Introduction • 2 Muhammad • 3 The Qur’an • 4 Faith • 5 Law • 6 Diversity • 7 Thought • 8 Sufism • 9 Jihad • 10 Women • 11 Tomorrow

Reviews for Islam: A New Historical Introduction

'This book is well argued and well structured. It is balanced, judicious, and based on a wealth of erudition and astute observations' - Youssef Choueiri, University of Manchester 'I cannot remember the last time I so much enjoyed reading a text on Islam. It is extremely well researched and the flowing writing style makes you want to finish it in one sitting' - H.R.H. Wijdan (Ali Al-Hashemi, Ph.D, diplomat and founder of the Jordan National Gallery 'What Carole Hillenbrand has achieved in her magnificent new book is breathtaking. The book is brilliantly organized and written with compelling clarity, which will make it the indispensable introduction to the subject for a long time to come' - Dr Richard Holloway, author of Leaving Alexandria: A Memoir of Faith and Doubt