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Very GoodA book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
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Hardcover
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Weight
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1 lbs
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Book
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IsTextBook
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Yes
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ISBN
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9780195112337
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Book Title
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Islam : the Straight Path
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Publisher
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Item Length
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6.4 in
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Edition
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3
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Publication Year
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1998
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Format
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Hardcover
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Language
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English
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Illustrator
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Yes
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1.4 in
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Author
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John L. Esposito
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Revised
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Genre
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Religion
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Topic
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Comparative Religion, Islam / General
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20.8 Oz
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9.4 in
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Number of Pages
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320 Pages
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Country of Origin
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United States
Islam: The Straight Path by John L. Esposito
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195112334
ISBN-13
9780195112337
eBay Product ID (ePID)
967645
Product Key Features
Edition
3
Book Title
Islam : the Straight Path
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Comparative Religion, Islam / General
Publication Year
1998
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
20.8 Oz
Item Length
6.4 in
Item Width
9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
97-026850
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
297
Table Of Content
Preface to the Third EditionPreface to the Second EditionPreface to the First EditionIntroduction1. Muhammad and the Quran: Messenger and Message2. The Muslim Community in History3. Religious Life: Belief and Practice4. Modern Interpretations of Islam5. Contemporary Islam: Religion and Politics6. Islam and Change: Issues of Authority and InterpretationGlossaryNotesSelect BibliographyIndex
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
The Gulf War, the World Trade Center bombing, conflicts in Afghanistan, Algeria, and Bosnia–these crises have dominated the headlines and global politics. Yet few of us know anything about Islam, a religion with one billion followers worldwide. Now John L. Esposito offers a timely new edition of Islam: The Straight Path, his widely acclaimed guide to Islamic history, faith, culture, and politics. Esposito provides a succinct, up-to-date survey of the Islamic experience, an introduction to the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its origins to the present. He traces the emergence of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and he discusses the formation of Islamic belief and practice in such areas as law, theology, philosophy, and mysticism. Equally important, Esposito provides much needed information on contemporary Islam. This third edition has been updated throughout and is enhanced by new material that more accurately reflects the true diversity of Muslim cultures. In particular, Esposito broadens the study of Islam beyond the Middle East with a new study of Pakistan as well as a new section on the Muslim presence in the US and the impact of such figures as Malcolm X, Warith uddin Muhammad, and Louis Farrakhan. In the final chapter, Esposito discusses modern Muslim thinking on religious pluralism, democracy, and human rights. With years of teaching and travel in the Islamic world, Esposito offers an informed portrait of Muslim faith and thought. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, this new edition of a volume highly respected in the Islamic world provides keen insights into the world’s second largest religion., The Gulf War, the World Trade Center bombing, conflicts in Afghanistan, Algeria, and Bosnia–these crises have dominated the headlines and global politics. Yet few of us know anything about Islam, a religion with one billion followers worldwide. Now John L. Esposito offers a timely new edition of Islam: The Straight Path , his widely acclaimed guide to Islamic history, faith, culture, and politics. Esposito provides a succinct, up-to-date survey of the Islamic experience, an introduction to the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its origins to the present. He traces the emergence of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and he discusses the formation of Islamic belief and practice in such areas as law, theology, philosophy, and mysticism. Equally important, Esposito provides much needed information on contemporary Islam. This third edition has been updated throughout and is enhanced by new material that more accurately reflects the true diversity of Muslim cultures. In particular, Esposito broadens the study of Islam beyond the Middle East with a new study of Pakistan as well as a new section on the Muslim presence in the US and the impact of such figures as Malcolm X, Warith uddin Muhammad, and Louis Farrakhan. In the final chapter, Esposito discusses modern Muslim thinking on religious pluralism, democracy, and human rights. With years of teaching and travel in the Islamic world, Esposito offers an informed portrait of Muslim faith and thought. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, this new edition of a volume highly respected in the Islamic world provides keen insights into the world’s second largest religion.
LC Classification Number
BP161.2.E85 1998
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