John L Esposito
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c2003
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Islam has more than 1.2 billion adherents worldwide. Today, it is imperative that the West understand Islam's role as both a religion and a way of life, what Muslims believe, their practices and history. This set of twelve thirty-minute lectures present an exploration of Islamic law, mysticism, civilization, and Muslim life and society through the ages. Examines the "struggle for the soul of Islam" occurring today between conservatives and reformers,...
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Pub. Date
2002
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The devastating September 11 attacks left the world stunned, angry, and uncomprehending. When it became clear that they had been committed in the name of Islam, people struggled to learn more about the religion used to justify these acts. The author clearly and carefully explains the teachings of Islam--the Quran, the use of violence, and terrorism. He also chronicles the rise of extremist groups and examines their worldview and tactics.
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[2003]
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University professor and international government and media consultant John L. Esposito discuss the facts and myths surrounding Islam and its more than 1.2 billion adherents. They further discuss Islam's role as both a religion and a way of life, and its deep impact on world affairs both historically and today.
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1997
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"For more than a decade, policymakers and observers in the Muslim world and the West have struggled with the specter of political Islam -- or "Islamic fundamentalism" -- often confounded by myriad and contradictory images. This book offers a thorough, objective examination of the impact of political Islam on domestic and international politics in countries ranging from North Africa to South Asia. Covering both governments and Islamic movements and...