A to Z of Islam

von Ludwig W. Adamec

516 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The A to Z of Islam presents a concise overview of Islamic history, religion, philosophy, and Islamic political movements. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries, which include the biographies and thoughts of medieval thinkers, as well as those of modern members of the religious and political establishments. Articles describe the major sects, schools of theology, and jurisprudence, as well as aspects of Islamic culture. Together, this book represents a brief introduction to the field of Islamic studies.

• Reihe: The A to Z Guide Series
• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Islam
• ISBN: 9780810871601
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.09.2009
• Größe: 216 x 140 mm
• Verlag: Scarecrow Press