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Now in a new edition, this exceptionally successful survey text introduces the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary resurgence. John L. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, Islam: The Straight Path, Fourth Edition, provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions. It is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam, comparative religions, and Middle Eastern history and culture.

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Author:   John L. Esposito
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.506kg
ISBN:  

9780195396003

ISBN 10:   0195396006
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   02 July 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface to the Fourth Edition Introduction 1. Muhammad and the Quran: Messenger and Message Muhammad and the Muslim Community Muhammad and the West The Quran: The Word of God Conclusion 2. The Muslim Community in History Muhammad and the Medinan State The Caliphate (632-1258) Islam and the West: The Crusades and Muslim Response to Militant Christianity The Sultanate Period: Medieval Muslim Empires Islam in the West 3. Religious Life: Belief and Practice Theology Islamic Law Popular Religion 4. Modern Islamic Reform Movements From Imperial Islam to Islamic Revivalism Revivalism in Islam Modern Islamic Movements Conclusion 5. Religion & Politics The Islamic Resurgence Ideological Worldview of Revivalism A Quiet Revolution Osama Bin Laden and Global Terrorism The Globalization and Hijacking of Jihad Sayyid Qutb: Martyr of Islamic Radicalism The Making of a Terrorist and his Global Jihad Terrorists and Suicide Bombing Conclusion 6. The Struggle for Islam in the 21st Century The Struggle in Islam: The Debate The Bifurcation of Society The Ulama and Reform Tradition: Anchor or Albatross? A Spectrum of Reformers and Approaches Cyberspace and High-Tech Islam Critical Areas of Islamic Reform The Challenge of Religious Pluralism Global Multifaith and Intercivilizational Initiatives The Challenge of Pluralism for Western Secular Democracies Conclusion Timeline Glossary Select Bibliography Index

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<br> This is an excellent, comprehensive, and highly accessible introduction to Islam and its civilization; Muslims and their societies in the pre-modern to the modern period; and contemporary intellectual and political trends. In my opinion, it really is the single best introduction to Islam and Muslims today. The book keeps getting better and better with each new edition! --Asma Afsaruddin, University of Notre Dame<br> I have to commend OUP for its commitment to revising and updating this important book. Esposito writes in a lucid, accessible, and direct style that allows the book to be an excellent introduction for novice students. Esposito illustrates the rare ability of being comprehensive without being reductive. --Febe Armanios, Middlebury College<br>

This is an excellent, comprehensive, and highly accessible introduction to Islam and its civilization; Muslims and their societies in the pre-modern to the modern period; and contemporary intellectual and political trends. In my opinion, it really is the single best introduction to Islam and Muslims today. The book keeps getting better and better with each new edition! --Asma Afsaruddin, University of Notre Dame I have to commend OUP for its commitment to revising and updating this important book. Esposito writes in a lucid, accessible, and direct style that allows the book to be an excellent introduction for novice students. Esposito illustrates the rare ability of being comprehensive without being reductive. --Febe Armanios, Middlebury College

"""This is an excellent, comprehensive, and highly accessible introduction to Islam and its civilization; Muslims and their societies in the pre-modern to the modern period; and contemporary intellectual and political trends. In my opinion, it really is the single best introduction to Islam and Muslims today. The book keeps getting better and better with each new edition!""--Asma Afsaruddin, University of Notre Dame ""I have to commend OUP for its commitment to revising and updating this important book. Esposito writes in a lucid, accessible, and direct style that allows the book to be an excellent introduction for novice students. Esposito illustrates the rare ability of being comprehensive without being reductive.""--Febe Armanios, Middlebury College"

Author Information

John L. Esposito is University Professor of Religion and Intentational Affairs, Professor of Islamic Studies, and Founding Direcotr of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Gerogetown University

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