Fifty Key Figures in Islam Contributor(s): Jackson, Roy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415354684 ISBN-13: 9780415354684 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $42.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: If you would like to learn more about the Muslim culture, people and its teachings, then this is the perfect resource for you. Roy Jackson explores the lives and thoughts of fifty influential figures in Islam and surveys a heritage which spans 1500 years." Fifty Key" "Figures in Islam "could not have come at a more interesting time in history. Fully cross referenced, for each figure the book provides: - Biographical details - A presentation and analysis of their main ideas - An account of their impact and influence within and, if appropriate, beyond the Islamic tradition - List of major works and additional reading. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography - Religion |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2005032377 |
Series: Routledge Key Guides |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.48" W x 8.42" (0.67 lbs) 264 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The perfect resource for those wishing to learn more about the Muslim culture, its people and its teachings, Fifty Key Figures in Islam explores the lives and thoughts of fifty influential individuals in Islam and surveys a heritage that spans 1,500 years. Covering key figures such as the Prophet Muhammad, Suleiman 'the Magnificent' and El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X), the entry for each figure includes:
Fully cross-referenced for ease of use, this clearly presented work is ideal for those interested in or studying the area, and could not have come at a more fascinating time in history for Islam. |