Martyrdom in Modern Islam: Piety, Power, and Politics
Author:   Meir Hatina (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781107063075


Pages:   286
Publication Date:   28 April 2014
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Meir Hatina (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9781107063075


ISBN 10:   1107063078
Pages:   286
Publication Date:   28 April 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. Defying the oppressor: martyrdom in Judaism and Christianity; 2. Dying for God in Islam; 3. Modern Islamist perceptions; 4. 'The army of shrouds' - 'suicide' attacks in ethno-national conflicts; 5. Al Qai'da's transnational martyrdom; 6. Martyrs as preachers; 7. Debating 'suicide' attacks; 8. Approaching 'suicide' attacks; Conclusion.

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'Meir Hatina's Martyrdom in Modern Islam is a remarkable study. Using primary and secondary sources in Arabic, English and Hebrew, which are employed through socio-political and cultural contexts, Hatina provides a comprehensive analysis of modern Islamic martyrdom and the historical events that shaped the concept.' Isaac Kfir, Journal of Islamic Studies


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Meir Hatina is Associate Professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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