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Paperback. Nineteenth-century philologist and Biblical critic William Robertson Smith famously concluded that the sacred status of holy places derives not from their intrinsic nature, but from their social character. Building upon this insight, this work uses Islamic legal texts to analyze the rituals and objects associated with the sanctuary at Mecca. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 halftones, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 227 x 35. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226888040
- ISBN
- 9780226888040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 30.81
€ 38.99
€ 30.81
Hardback. Before the immense changes of the 2011 'Arab Spring', it was Sunni-Shia sectarian rivalry that preoccupied most political analyses of the Middle East. This book presents wide-ranging and up-to-date research that sheds light on the political, sociological and ideological processes that are affecting the dynamics within the Shia and Sunni worlds. Editor(s): Marechal, Brigitte; Zemni, Sami. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 139 x 28. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042178
- ISBN
- 9781849042178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.88
€ 46.88
Paperback. Combining anthropology, history, and postmodern theory, this book examines the changing relation of writing and authority in a Muslim society from the late nineteenth century onwards. It raises important issues that are of comparative significance for understanding political life in other Muslim and nonwestern states as well. Series: Comparative Studies on Muslim Societies. Num Pages: 324 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; HBG; HBLL; HBLW; HRH; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520205154
- ISBN
- 9780520205154
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.68
€ 37.99
€ 27.68
Paperback. Allah is the most common and contested name in the Islamic tradition - but who is he? This book introduces a broad range of perspectives, practices and problems linked to Allah, including debates that are intra religious as well as inter religious, concerning differences among Muslims as well as between Muslims and non Muslim others. Num Pages: 216 pages, 12 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474401784
- ISBN
- 9781474401784
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Condition: New
€ 22.83
€ 22.83
Paperback. Islam is often portrayed, especially in Western media, as an alien, violent, hostile, and monolithic religion, whose adherents are intent upon battling nonbelievers throughout the world. This book demonstrates that these conceptions reflect the bias of Western reporters than they do the realities of contemporary Islam. Series: Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics. Num Pages: 264 pages, 1 map, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: HRH; JFD; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691004877
- ISBN
- 9780691004877
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Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.06
€ 53.99
€ 38.06
Hardback. Series: Lives of Great Religious Books. Num Pages: 272 pages, 14 halftones. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 190 x 114. Weight in Grams: 14.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691155586
- ISBN
- 9780691155586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.44
€ 29.99
€ 21.44
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474415477
- ISBN
- 9781474415477
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.23€ 91.29
€ 103.23
€ 91.29
Hardcover. The poetry of Bullhe Shah, who drew upon Sufi mysticism, is considered one of the glories of premodern Panjabi literature. His lyrics, famous for their vivid style and outspoken denunciation of artificial religious divisions, have been held in affection by Muslims, Sikhs, and Hindus, and continue to win audiences in the global Panjabi diaspora. Series: Murty Classical Library of India. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HRHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 139 x 29. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Tra
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674427747
- ISBN
- 9780674427747
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 32.49
€ 38.99
€ 32.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLK2; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- Shambhala Publications Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781570629679
- ISBN
- 9781570629679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 25.76
€ 38.99
€ 25.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: HRAF; HRCX6; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780310890867
- ISBN
- 9780310890867
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Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.78
€ 11.99
€ 11.78
Paperback. A compact introduction and reader's guide to the Qur'an. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 2 charts, 8 b+w photographs; 2 charts. BIC Classification: HRHS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 450. A New Guide, with Select Translations. 288 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 2 charts, 8 b+w photographs; 2 charts. A compact introduction and reader's guide to the Qur'an. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HRHS. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 16. Weight: 446.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748650705
- ISBN
- 9780748650705
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.65
€ 31.99
€ 26.65
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Shambhala Publications Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590308844
- ISBN
- 9781590308844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 23.22
€ 34.99
€ 23.22
Paperback. Tells the story of how author and her long-time friend Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi found a way to confront ugly stereotypes and persistent misperceptions that were cleaving their communities. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGXA; HRH; JFFJ; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 210 x 32. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Holt Paperbacks
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780805098198
- ISBN
- 9780805098198
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 20.75
€ 24.99
€ 20.75
Paperback. Questions the foundations of faith that have made a virtue out of the willingness to sacrifice a child. This book offers a perspective on what unites and divides the peoples of the sibling religions derived from Abraham and, implicitly, a way to overcome the violence among them. Num Pages: 352 pages, 14 halftones. BIC Classification: HRCG; HRH; HRJ; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691070506
- ISBN
- 9780691070506
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Condition: New
€ 60.53
€ 60.53
Paperback. Offers a fresh 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. This introductory text is suitable for courses in Middle Eastern studies, in religious studies, or on Islam and its history. Num Pages: 312 pages, 80 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500110270
- ISBN
- 9780500110270
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.83
€ 32.99
€ 23.83
Paperback. With a foreword by HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, this collection of contributions from leading contributors on the teaching of Islam in schools is aimed as a step towards improving intercultural understanding. Editor(s): Ellwood, Caroline. Num Pages: 190 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- John Catt Educational
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908095282
- ISBN
- 9781908095282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.01
€ 23.01
Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVT; HRH; JPFR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784535889
- ISBN
- 9781784535889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 48.84
€ 49.99
€ 48.84
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748681846
- ISBN
- 9780748681846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.69
€ 36.99
€ 30.69
Hardcover. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 239 x 20. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748681839
- ISBN
- 9780748681839
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.07
€ 160.07
Paperback. The book explains how Islamist groups captured the hearts and minds of educated youth in Egypt. It focuses on the first twelve years of Hosni Mubarak's presidency, from 1981 to 1993, the period when participation in the movement reached its peak and before a wave of repression brought it to an abrupt end. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JJP; HRH; JFSR2; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231125734
- ISBN
- 9780231125734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.52
€ 38.99
€ 28.52
Hardcover. Mary Magdalene and Her Sister Martha: An Edition and Translation of the Medieval Welsh Lives provides scholarly editions and English translations of the medieval Welsh versions of the legends of Mary Magdalene and Martha. Num Pages: 146 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813221885
- ISBN
- 9780813221885
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.91
€ 84.91
Hardback. Assessing Islam as a truly global phenomenon, this title explains the significance of the revelation of the Prophet Muhammad and the origins of the different Sunni and Shi'a groups within Islam, giving comprehensive coverage to Muslim ritual life and Islamic ethics. Series: I.B. Tauris Introductions to Religion. Num Pages: 304 pages, 20 integrated bw illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 216 x 134 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848850835
- ISBN
- 9781848850835
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Condition: New
€ 135.13
€ 135.13
Paperback. This volume brings together a range of prominent and emerging voices within American and European Islamic studies to share the latest developments on Muhammad Iqbal thought's. They re-examine the ideas that lie at the heart of Iqbal's own thought: religion, science, metaphysics, nationalism and religious identity. Editor(s): Hillier, H. C.; Koshul, Bilal. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPDC; HPDF; HPJ; HPS; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474424172
- ISBN
- 9781474424172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.86
€ 34.86
Hardcover. * Whether it's Islamic terrorists in the Middle East or the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, why does religion too often lead to lethal results? This book will give readers not just a picture of the problems but a vision of a hopeful way forward. Num Pages: 272 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HRAM2; HRC; HRH; HRJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470581902
- ISBN
- 9780470581902
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 23.37
€ 29.99
€ 23.37