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Islam: The Straight Path
John L. Esposito
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Description for Islam: The Straight Path
Paperback. This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the teachings and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary practice. John L. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of Islam and its impact on world history and politics. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HPDC; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 282 x 15. Weight in Grams: 494.
This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the teachings and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary practice. John L. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of Islam and its impact on world history and politics. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, Islam: The Straight Path, Updated Fifth Edition, provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions. It is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam, world religions, comparative religions, and Middle East history and culture. A FREE 6-month ... Read more
This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the teachings and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary practice. John L. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of Islam and its impact on world history and politics. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, Islam: The Straight Path, Updated Fifth Edition, provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions. It is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam, world religions, comparative religions, and Middle East history and culture. A FREE 6-month ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780190632151
SKU
V9780190632151
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Ref
99-4
About John L. Esposito
John L. Esposito is University Professor, Professor of Religion and International Affairs and of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. 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.
Reviews for Islam: The Straight Path
Esposito's work in modern Islam gives him a rich perspective for introducing readers to the main modern strands of reform and revivalism, moderation, and extremism that shape the Islamic worldview in the twenty-first century.
Seth Ward, University of Wyoming
Islam: The Straight Path is a remarkable testament to the author's breadth of scholarship and descriptive and explanatory economy. ... Read more
Seth Ward, University of Wyoming
Islam: The Straight Path is a remarkable testament to the author's breadth of scholarship and descriptive and explanatory economy. ... Read more