The Oxford History Of Islam

Author : John L. Esposito
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199880416

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The Oxford History of Islam by John L. Esposito Pdf

Lavishly illustrated with over 300 pictures, including more than 200 in full color, The Oxford History of Islam offers the most wide-ranging and authoritative account available of the second largest--and fastest growing--religion in the world. John L. Esposito, Editor-in-Chief of the four-volume Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World, has gathered together sixteen leading scholars, both Muslim and non-Muslim, to examine the origins and historical development of Islam--its faith, community, institutions, sciences, and arts. Beginning in the pre-Islamic Arab world, the chapters range from the story of Muhammad and his Companions, to the development of Islamic religion and culture and the empires that grew from it, to the influence that Islam has on today's world. The book covers a wide array of subjects, casting light on topics such as the historical encounter of Islam and Christianity, the role of Islam in the Mughal and Ottoman empires, the growth of Islam in Southeast Asia, China, and Africa, the political, economic, and religious challenges of European imperialism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and Islamic communities in the modern Western world. In addition, the book offers excellent articles on Islamic religion, art and architecture, and sciences as well as bibliographies. Events in the contemporary world have led to an explosion of interest and scholarly work on Islam. Written for the general reader but also appealing to specialists, The Oxford History of Islam offers the best of that recent scholarship, presented in a readable style and complemented by a rich variety of illustrations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-30
Category : Islam
ISBN : 0195125592

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The Oxford Dictionary of Islam by Anonim Pdf

An A-Z dictionary edited by John L. Esposito for general readers on the faith, institutions, movements, and concepts of the modern Islamic world. Approximately 2000 entries span the religious, political, and social spheres of modern Islam with backgroundhistorical entries and particular emphasis on Islam and the West.

Author : Adam J. Silverstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199545728

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Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction by Adam J. Silverstein Pdf

How did Islam arise from the obscurity of seventh century Arabia to the headlines of the 21st century? This introduction answers that question; exploring the cultural & religious diversity of Islamic history. Adam Silverstein explains its significance & considers its impact on Islamic society today.

Author : John L. Esposito,Emad El-Din Shahin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 701 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190631932

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The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Politics by John L. Esposito,Emad El-Din Shahin Pdf

Over the past three decades, scholars, government analysts and terrorism experts have examined the relationship between Islam and politics. But specialists have tended to limit their analysis to a specific country or focus. Few works have provided a geographically comprehensive, in-depth analysis. Since 9/11, another wave of literature on political Islam and global terrorism has appeared, much of it superficial and sensationalist. This situation underscores the need for a comprehensive, analytical, and in-depth examination of Islam and politics in the post-9/11 era and in an increasingly globalizing world. The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Politics, with contributions from prominent scholars and specialists, provides a comprehensive analysis of what we know and where we are in the study of political Islam. It enables scholars, students, and policymakers to understand the interaction of Islam and politics and the multiple and diverse roles of Islamic movements, as well as issues of authoritarianism and democratization, religious extremism and terrorism regionally and globally.

Author : John L. Esposito
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004-10-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199757268

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The Oxford Dictionary of Islam by John L. Esposito Pdf

The dictionary focuses primarily on the 19th and 20th centuries, stressing topics of most interest to Westerners. What emerges is a highly informative look at the religious, political, and social spheres of the modern Islamic world. Naturally, readers will find many entries on topics of intense current interest, such as terrorism and the Taliban, Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida, the PLO and HAMAS. But the coverage goes well beyond recent headlines. There are biographical profiles, ranging from Naguib Mahfouz (the Nobel Prize winner from Egypt) to Malcolm X, including political leaders, influential thinkers, poets, scientists, and writers. Other entries cover major political movements, militant groups, and religious sects as well as terms from Islamic law, culture, and religion, key historical events, and important landmarks (such as Mecca and Medina). A series of entries looks at Islam in individual nations, such as Afghanistan, the West Bank and Gaza, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the United States, and the

Author : Sayyid Fayyaz Mahmud
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Islamic countries
ISBN : OCLC:25627769

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A Short History of Islam by Sayyid Fayyaz Mahmud Pdf

Author : John L. Esposito,Emad El-Din Shahin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 701 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780195395891

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The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Politics by John L. Esposito,Emad El-Din Shahin Pdf

The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Politics, with contributions from prominent scholars and specialists, provides a comprehensive analysis of what we know and where we are in the study of political Islam.

Author : Jocelyne Cesari
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Page : 897 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199607976

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The Oxford Handbook of European Islam by Jocelyne Cesari Pdf

For centuries, Muslim countries and Europe have engaged one another through theological dialogues, diplomatic missions, political rivalries, and power struggles. In the last thirty years, due in large part to globalization and migration from Islamic countries to the West, what was previously an engagement across national and cultural boundaries has increasingly become an internalized encounter within Europe itself. Questions of the Hijab in schools, freedom of expression in the wake of the Danish Cartoon crisis, and the role of Shari'a have come to the forefront of contemporary European discourse. The Oxford Handbook of European Islam is the first collection to present a comprehensive approach to the multiple and changing ways Islam has been studied across European countries. Parts one to three address the state of knowledge of Islam and Muslims within a selection of European countries, while presenting a critical view of the most up-to-date data specific to each country. These chapters analyze the immigration cycles and policies related to the presence of Muslims, tackling issues such as discrimination, post-colonial identity, adaptation, and assimilation. The thematic chapters, in parts four and five, examine secularism, radicalization, Shari'a, Hijab, and Islamophobia with the goal of synthesizing different national discussion into a more comparative theoretical framework. The Handbook attempts to balance cutting edge assessment with the knowledge that the content itself will eventually be superseded by events. Featuring eighteen newly-commissioned essays by noted scholars in the field, this volume will provide an excellent resource for students and scholars interested in European Studies, immigration, Islamic studies, and the sociology of religion.

Author : Salim Ayduz,Caner Dagli
Publisher : Oxford Encyclopedias of Islami
Page : 1149 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199812578

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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Science, and Technology in Islam by Salim Ayduz,Caner Dagli Pdf

"The Oxford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Science and Technology in Islam (OEPSTI) builds upon the celebrated Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World and brings together the rich history of philosophical and scientific disciplines in Islam over the last fourteen centuries."--Preface, v. 1, p. xvii.

Author : Malise Ruthven
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199642878

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Islam: A Very Short Introduction by Malise Ruthven Pdf

Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant forms, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand its nature. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction, offers essential insights into the big issues, provides fresh perspectives on contemporary questions, and guides us through the complex debates.

Author : John L. Esposito,John Obert Voll
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 019514127X

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Makers of Contemporary Islam by John L. Esposito,John Obert Voll Pdf

This book examines the biographies of nine major activist intellectuals whose work provides the core of what the Islamic resurgence became in the 1990s adn is an important foundation for what it can become in the 21st century. Nine figures are covered: Ismail al-Faruqi, Khurshid Ahmad, Maryam Jameelah, Hasan Hanafi, Anwar Ibrahim, and Abdurrahman Wahid.

Author : John L. Esposito
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 019974596X

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The Future of Islam by John L. Esposito Pdf

John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today-- and tomorrow-- he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world. Here Esposito explores the major questions and issues that face Islam in the 21st century and that will deeply affect global politics: Is Islam compatible with modern notions of democracy, rule of law, gender equality, and human rights? How representative and widespread is Islamic fundamentalism and the threat of global terrorism? Can Muslim minority communities be loyal citizens in America and Europe? In the midst of these questions Esposito places an important emphasis on the issue of Islamophobia, the threat it poses, and its vast impact on politics and society in the US and Europe. He also turns the mirror on the US and Europe and paints a revealing portrait of how we appear to Muslims. Recent decades have brought extraordinary changes in the Muslim world, and in addressing these issues, Esposito paints a complex picture of Islam in all its diversity--a picture of urgent importance as we face the challenges of the coming century.

Author : Robert G. Hoyland
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-27
Category : Church history
ISBN : 9780192886866

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The Oxford History of the Holy Land by Robert G. Hoyland Pdf

Histories you can trust. The Oxford History of the Holy Land covers the 3,000 years which saw the rise of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - and relates the familiar stories of the sacred texts with the fruits of modern scholarship. Beginning with the origins of the people who became the Israel of the Bible, it follows the course of the ensuing millennia down to the time when the Ottoman Empire succumbed to British and French rule at the end of the First World War. Parts of the story, especially as known from the Bible, will be widely familiar. Less familiar are the ways in which modern research, both from archaeology and from other ancient sources, sometimes modify this story historically. Better understanding, however, enables us to appreciate crucial chapters in the story of the Holy Land, such as how and why Judaism developed in the way that it did from the earlier sovereign states of Israel and Judah and the historical circumstances in which Christianity emerged from its Jewish cradle. Later parts of the story are vital not only for the history of Islam and its relationships with the two older religions, but also for the development of pilgrimage and religious tourism, as well as the notions of sacred space and of holy books with which we are still familiar today. From the time of Napoleon on, European powers came increasingly to develop both cultural and political interest in the region, culminating in the British and French conquests which carved out the modern states of the Middle East. Sensitive to the concerns of those for whom the sacred books of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are of paramount religious authority, the authors all try sympathetically to show how historical information from other sources, as well as scholarly study of the texts themselves, enriches our understanding of the history of the region and its prominent position in the world's cultural and intellectual history.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0199764468

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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Women by Anonim Pdf

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Women will provide clear, current, comprehensive information on the major topics of scholarly interest within the study of Islam and women.

Author : Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad,Jane I. Smith
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199862634

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The Oxford Handbook of American Islam by Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad,Jane I. Smith Pdf

In this volume 30 of the field's top scholars examine historical and contemporary aspects of American Islam, and explore the meaning of religious identity in the context of race, ethnicity, gender, and politics.