The oxford history of islam one such quality book is john espositos recent volume on the history of islam. Esposito is one of americas leading authorities on isl. The straight path, fourth edition, provides keen insight into one of the worlds least understood religions. Esposito records the struggle of muslims to define and. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of september 11th, there has been an overwhelming demand for information about islam. Esposito updated with new epilogue new york oxford oxford university press 2005. The only complaints which were really small mistakes were around the 38 second mark in the first video in which he stated that some muslim nations ban. This brief and readable book is the first place to look for. Provides the historical background and context necessary for understanding the politics in moslem countries and the role of islam in them. Oxford university press, oct 21, 2004 religion 384 pages. I found this book to be the best guide to islam, and i especially enjoyed its final chapter which dealt with modern history up to mid2009. What does islam say about homosexuality, birth control, abortion, and slavery. Esposito is university professor, professor of religion and international affairs and of islamic studies at georgetown university. Esposito begins with muhammad and the quran, basic islamic dogma, and the creation of the islamic community.
John esposito host jacki lyden talks to author john esposito about whether a clash of cultures between islam and the west is inevitable. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the oxford dictionary of islam. Comprehensive primer on muslims and islam, written by one of americas most respected authorities on islam. Esposito s most popular book is who speaks for islam what a billion muslims real. Join facebook to connect with john esposito and others you may know. The editor of the oxford encyclopedia of modern islam and the oxford history of islam, and author of unholy war and many other acclaimed works, john esposito is one of americas leading authorities on islam. The entire history of islamic civilization is, of course, too much to cover in a single volume, but john esposito comes close.
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Lavishly illustrated with over 300 pictures, including more than 200 in full color, the oxford history of islam offers the most wideranging and authoritative account available of the second largestand fastest growingreligion in the world. Esposito traces the historical development of islam from its genesis with muhammad and the quran, through the great ages of islamic fluorescence and expansion the umayyad 661750 and. He is the author or editor of more than 45 books, including what everyone needs to know about islam and the future of islam and is editor in chief of oxford islamic studies online. Now, in this brilliant portrait of islam today and tomorrow he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world. Esposito offers a timely revised edition of islam, his widely acclaimed guide to islamic history, faith, culture, and politics. His numerous publications also include the islamic threat. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on islam, traces the development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics. The straight path, fifth edition, provides keen insight into one of the worlds least understood religions.
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