Religion : Islam

Praise for Bernard Lewis.  . "For newcomers to the subject[el]Bernard Lewis is the man.". TIME Magazine.  . “The doyen of Middle Eastern studies.". The New York Times.  . “No one writes about Muslim history with greater authority, or intelligence, or literary charm.”. British historian Hugh Trevor-Roper.  .  . "Bernard Lewis combines profound depth of scholarship with encyclopedic knowledge of the Middle East and, above all, readability.". Daily Telegraph (London).  . "Lewis speaks with authority in prose marked by lucidity, elegance, wit and force.". Newsday (New York).  . "Lewis' style is lucid, his approach, objective.". Philadelphia Inquirer.  . "Lewis writes with unsurpassed erudition and grace.". Washington Times.  . An objective, easy-to-read introduction to Islam by Bernard Lewis, one of the West’s leading experts on Islam.  . For many people, Islam remains a mystery. Here Bernard Lewis and Buntzie Ellis Churchill examine Islam: what its adherents believe and how their religion has shaped them, their rich and diverse cultures, and their politics over more than 14 centuries. Considered one of the West’s leading experts on Islam, Lewis, with Churchill, has written an illuminating introduction for those who want to understand the faith and the global challenges it confronts and presents. Whatever your political, personal, or religious views, this book will help you understand Islam’s reality.  . Lewis and Churchill answer questions such as...  . • How does Islam differ from Judaism and Christianity?. • What are the pillars of the Islamic faith?. • What does Islam really say about peace and jihad?. • How does the faith regard non-Muslims?. • What are the differences between Sunni and Shi’a?. • What does Islam teach about the position of women in society?. • What does Is more...

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This volume introduces the major classical Arabic philosophers through substantial selections from the key works (many of which appear in translation for the first time here) in each of the fields—including logic, philosophy of science, natural philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, and politics—to which they made significant contributions. more...

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Commonly portrayed in the media as holding women in strict subordination and deference to men, Islam is nonetheless attracting numerous converts among African American women. Are these women "reproducing their oppression," as it might seem? Or does their adherence to the religion suggest unsuspected subtleties and complexities in the relation of women, especially black women, to Islam? Carolyn Rouse sought answers to these questions among the women of Sunni Muslim mosques in Los Angeles. Her richly textured study provides rare insight into the meaning of Islam for African American women; in particular, Rouse shows how the teachings of Islam give these women a sense of power and control over interpretations of gender, family, authority, and obligations. more...

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In this timely, provocative, and uplifting journey, the bestselling author of Walking the Bible searches for the man at the heart of the world's three monotheistic religions - and today's deadliest conflicts. At a moment when the world is asking, ?Can the religions get along?? one figure stands out as the shared ancestor of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. One man holds the key to our deepest fears - and our possible reconciliation. Abraham. more...

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This is the first analytical study of post-Khomeini Iran to look at crucial policy changes since 1979. Ehteshami argues that Iran is not the threat portrayed by the west, but is capable of emerging as a major world power. more...

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