Defining Islam: A Reader (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781845530600)

Ever since a group of people came into existence who called themselves Muslims and followed Islam, questions of what it means to be a member of this group - who is to be included/excluded and what the requirements for membership are - have proven to be both divisive and defining. For scholars and critics, the issue of what constitutes or defines 'Islam' - whether examining the history of the religion, its specific traditions, sectarian politics, or acts of terrorist - is central to any understanding of issues, cultures and ideas. 'Defining Islam' brings together key classic and contemporary writings on the nature of Islam to provide student readers with the ideal collection of both primary and critical sources.

Author: Andrew Rippin
ISBN-10: 1845530608
ISBN-13: 9781845530600
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2007
Pages: 402
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.63h x 6.93w x 0.84d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2007 pg. 17