Introduction to Islam
Beliefs and Practices in Historical Perspective
W.W. Norton · Print & ebook · January 5, 2015
Carole Hillenbrand, long acknowledged as a preeminent authority on Islam, has now written a superb introduction to this great world religion, a book that promises to be the most lucid, nuanced text of its kind on the market.
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- Who it’s for
- Carole Hillenbrand introduces Islam through its history, beliefs, branches, movements, and varied traditions.
- Genres
- Islam - General, Islamic History, Islamic Theology
- Published
- W.W. Norton, January 5, 2015
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Carole Hillenbrand, long acknowledged as a preeminent authority on Islam, has now written a superb introduction to this great world religion, a book that promises to be the most lucid, nuanced text of its kind on the market. Beginning with the life of Muhammad, Hillenbrand firmly establishes in historical and global context the beliefs and ideals of Muslims and the branches and movements within the faith.
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Rather than portraying Islam as a monolithic entity, Hillenbrand emphasizes its diversity and variety. Featured chapters include, but are not limited to: Law, Diversity, Sufism, Jihad, and Women. Finally, a concluding chapter on Islam in the globalized twenty-first century is bound to appeal to instructors and students alike.
Islam in Context
Carole Hillenbrand introduces Islam through its history, beliefs, branches, movements, and varied traditions.
Come here for
- Historical and global context for Muslim beliefs and ideals
- Separate chapters on law, diversity, Sufism, jihad, and women
Expect
- Begins with the life of Muhammad
- Concludes with Islam in the globalized twenty-first century
Where it sits
| Islam - General | 98% |
|---|---|
| Islamic History | 36% |
| Islamic Theology | 25% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Religion & Spirituality
- Authors
- Carole Hillenbrand, Honorary Professorial Fellow Carole Hillenbrand
- Publisher
- W.W. Norton
- Published
- January 5, 2015
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Religion & Spirituality