Understanding Islam Origins*Beliefs*Practices*Holy Texts*Sacred Places
by Gordon, Matthew S.Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-08-03
Publisher(s): Watkins
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Summary
In a thoughtful exploration of Islam's history, beliefs, and practices, this enlightening book corrects many common misconceptions. Issues such as political Islam, Islam and Israel, and Islamic fundamentalism are addressed with intelligence, skill, and sensitivity.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 6 |
| Origins and Historical Development | p. 10 |
| Extract and Commentary | p. 20 |
| Aspects of the Divine | p. 22 |
| Extract and Commentary | p. 34 |
| Sacred Texts | p. 36 |
| Extract and Commentary | p. 44 |
| Sacred Persons | p. 46 |
| Extract and Commentary | p. 58 |
| Ethical Principles | p. 60 |
| Extract and Commentary | p. 70 |
| Sacred Space | p. 72 |
| Extract and Commentary | p. 78 |
| Sacred Time | p. 80 |
| Extract and Commentary | p. 88 |
| Death and the Afterlife | p. 90 |
| Extract and Commentary | p. 96 |
| Society and Religion | p. 98 |
| Extract and Commentary | p. 104 |
| Glossary | p. 106 |
| General Bibliography | p. 107 |
| Index | p. 108 |
| Acknowledgments and Picture Credits | p. 112 |
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