Islam

Now in an expanded edition, this outstandingly successful survey text introduces the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary resurgence. The author, an internationally recognized expert on Islam, traces the development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics and discusses the formation of Islamic belief and practice (in law, theology, philosophy, and mysticism), chronicling the struggle of Muslims to define and...
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Now in an expanded edition, this outstandingly successful survey text introduces the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary resurgence. The author, an internationally recognized expert on Islam, traces the development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics and discusses the formation of Islamic belief and practice (in law, theology, philosophy, and mysticism), chronicling the struggle of Muslims to define and adhere to their Islamic way of life. In addition, Esposito provides insight on the contemporary world of Islam, from Muslim responses to the challenges of colonialism and modernization to the reassertion of Islam in politics and society.