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A New Introduction to Islam

A New Introduction to Islam

by Daniel W . Brown (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

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Synopsis

A New Introduction to Islam offers students a fresh account of the origins, major features and lasting impact of the Islamic tradition. The development of Muslim beliefs and practices is carefully explored against the background of social and cultural contexts that extend from North Africa to South and Southeast Asia, providing a new and illuminating perspective. This thought-provoking book:Introduces students to the history and development of Islamic studies as a discipline, showing how it has shaped our understanding of IslamExamines how the vibrant religious culture of the Near East produced a unique and brilliant intellectual and religious tradition spanning the fields of Islamic law, theology, philosophy and mysticismSurveys the ways in which Islamic tradition has enriched the world and in turn been enriched by interaction with other civilizations, from the Mongols to the modern WestConsiders the opportunities and challenges facing Muslims today.Useful student features include detailed chronologies and tables summarizing key information, as well as maps and diagrams. It provides the ideal introductory textbook to the fascinating practice, history and beliefs of Islamic tradition.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 288
 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 25 Aug 2003
ISBN 10: 0631216049
ISBN 13: 9780631216049

Media Reviews
The events of September 11 and afterwards have forced us to ask questions about the nature and history of Islam. Daniel Brown's clear and authoritative book helps us to understand this world religion now at the center of controversy, discussion and debate. We may not necessarily agree with all the arguments in it, but it will enlighten us and clarify issues that we ignore at our peril. Akbar S. Ahmed, American University, Washington DC This excellent undergraduate textbook presents a thorough history of the Islamic faith. The Bookseller Brown's book is superb, one of the most lucidly organized introductions to Islam I've seen, informative and clear on all the major issues and historical events pertaining to Islam. It will prove to be a useful and practical guide for students and professors alike. Bradley Malkovsky, University of Notre Dame in my estimation Daniel Brown's A New Introduction to Islam is a very good beginning to an academic study of Islam. I would highly recommend it as an introductory college level textbook. Sasan Tavassoli, University of Birmingham Brown's book is a thoughtful and comprehensive guide to the study of the materials on and the ways of thinking about Islam. The Journal of Religion Easy to read, elegantly written, and at points humorous, Brown's book bases itself solidly on the principle of critical thought, an ideal he never ceases to encourage throughout the work. Hebert Berg, University of North Carolina-Wilmington Brown's new introductory theory survey makes an excellent college textbook, as an introduction to both the religion and history of Islam and the scholarly debates currently peppering the field. Brown's book is a thoughtful and comprehensive guide to the study of the materials on and ways of thinking about Islam. Hebert Berg, University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Author Bio
Daniel W. Brown has lived in Egypt and in Pakistan where he was born and spent his first eighteen years. He has been a Visiting Scholar at the International Islamic University in Islamabad, the Institute of Islamic Culture in Lahore and Cairo University, and has taught Islamic Studies at Mount Holyoke, Amherst, and Smith Colleges. He is the author of Rethinking Tradition in Modern Islamic Thought.