An up-to-date overview of the Islamic experience offers a definitive study of Islamic history, faith, culture, and politics, examining the evolution of Islamic belief and practice, the diversity of Muslim cultures, and Muslim thoughts on human rights, democracy, and religious pluralism. UP.

Product Description: John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today--and tomorrow--he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world...read more

Uses a question and answer format to present information on topics including faith and practice, Islam and other religions, customs and culture, and Muslims in the West.

An informed and balanced introduction by a renowned scholar and founding director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University provides an excellent survey of the faith, practice, and beliefs, as well as politics and law within Islam.

Chronicles the great religions of human history and their rituals, practices, and beliefs, exploring the geographical regions, areas, and cultures where the various faiths grew and flourished and following their development as they spread around the world.

Selections from modern Islamic thought discuss patriotism, Arab unity, socialism, the modernization of religious law, the status of women, and Islamic economics

A richly detailed reference chronicles the great religions of human history and their rituals, practices, and beliefs in a series of vivid photographs, maps, and text, exploring the geographical regions, areas, and cultures where the various faiths grew and flourished and following their development as they spread around the world.

Offers over 2,000 entries in an A-Z format, covering topics relating to Islam, including Islamic law, culture, key leaders, and historical events.

Product Description: Once a year Muslims from around the world_representing a vast range of ethnicities, incomes, ages, and attitudes_perform the Hajj (pilgrimage) and converge in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Now, the global diversity of Muslims at the Hajj is almost repliacted in the United States: new immigrants, Muslims whose families have been here for generations, and converts are coming together, seeing what unites them and what issues they face together...read more

Product Description: Pese a ser la segunda religión del mundo en importancia, el islam sigue siendo, sin embargo, un gran desconocido en los países del mundo «,occidental»,, donde viven hoy en día muchos de sus adeptos. Elaborado en forma de preguntas y respuestas por JOHN L...read more

Alphabetically arranged entries provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles, history, and influence of Islam.

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A scholar of political Islam offers an explanation of the teachings of the Quran, discussing the rise of Muslim extremist groups, the reasons for Muslim anti-Americanism, and the outlook for peace.

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Increased Muslim migration has changed the religious landscape of Europe and America. Mosques and Islamic centres are found in many urban areas. This volume examines the global nature of Islam and considers the effect it has on Western culture and the modernising influence the West has on Islam.

"Indispensable for those seeking to understand feminist theology. Jewish, Christian, and Muslim women share the historical reality of having been silent partners in their own traditions. By bringing their stories together, Daughters of Abraham suggests that they can forge a future characterized by mutual support based on a common bond."--Tamara Sonn, College of William and MaryImportant for a general audience interested in women and religion, this book will be especially valuable to scholars in the fields of feminist theology, comparative religion, and interfaith studies.Based on the premise that women’s struggles to have their voices heard are shared throughout the monotheisms, these essays offer new insights into the traditions of three religions during the past century. Six scholars engage in dialogue with their own faith communities, reflecting on their scripture and theology in order to understand the process by which women have been constrained within the patriarchal teachings of the religion. Looking at texts and narratives long utilized to keep women within boundaries, they open up the scriptures and traditions to a feminist interpretation of the historical teachings of their faiths.CONTENTSWomen, Religion, and Empowerment, by John L. Esposito1. Settling at Beer-lahai-roi, by Amy-Jill Levine2. Hearing Hannah's Voice: The Jewish Feminist Challenge and Ritual Innovation, by Leila Gal Berner3. The Influence of Feminism on Christianity, by Alice L. Laffey4. Christian Feminist Theology: History and Future, by Rosemary Radford Ruether5. Hagar: A Historical Model for "Gender Jihad," by Hibba Abugideiri6. Rethinking Women and Islam, by Amira El-Azhary SonbolYvonne Yazbeck Haddad is professor of history and of Islam and Christian-Muslim relations at Georgetown University. John L. Esposito is professor of religion and international affairs and professor of Islamic studies at Georgetown University.Theology/Interfaith Studies/Women’s Studies (view table of contents)

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Product Description: The twenty-first century is witnessing a resurgence and globalization of religion. Around the world, religion has become an increasingly more important and pervasive force in personal and public life. Revealing the significance of religion in contemporary life, World Religions Today, Second Edition, explores eight major religious traditions as dynamic, ongoing forces in the lives of individuals and in the collective experience of modern societies...read more

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