Islam : The Straight Path Updated with New Epilogue

by John L. Esposito

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3rd

ISBN13:

9780195182668

ISBN10:

0195182669

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

12/30/2004

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Oxford University Press, USA

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This updated version of Islam: The Straight Path includes a new Epilogue by John Esposito in which he addresses the impact 9/11 and its aftermath have had on both the Muslim and non-Muslim world, discussing Islam's relationship to democracy and modernity and focusing more sharply on the origins and growth of extremism and terrorism in the name of Islam. This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary resurgence. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics, discussing the formation of Islamic belief and practice and chronicling the struggle of Muslims to define and adhere to their Islamic way of life. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, Islam: The Straight Path provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions and is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam, comparative religions, and Middle Eastern history and culture.

Preface to the Revised Third Edition	ix
Introduction	xiii
1. Muhammad and the Quran: Messenger and Message	1	(31)
2. The Muslim Community in History	32	(36)
3. Religious Life: Belief and Practice	68	(47)
4. Modern Interpretations of Islam	115	(43)
5. Contemporary Islam: Religion and Politics	158	(65)
6. Islam and Change: Issues of Authority and Interpretation	223	(30)
7. Epilogue	253	(20)
Glossary	273	(4)
Notes	277	(8)
Select Bibliography	285	(8)
Index	293