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Religion General

Entender el Islam

Orígenes, creencias, prácticas, textos sagrados, lugares sagrados

by (author) Matthew S. Gordon

translated by Maite Rodríguez Fischer

Publisher
Blume
Initial publish date
Sep 2005
Category
General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9788480765053
    Publish Date
    Sep 2005
    List Price
    $26.95

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Description

The development of Islam, its distinct ideas about the nature of the cosmos and the purpose of human existence, Muhammad's teachings, and the rich expressions of holiness that the faith encompasses, are explained in this concise introduction. As with all world religions, Islam is a Product of history, during which it has interacted with other faiths and a variety of peoples. Doctrinal distinctions that exist within the Islamic community tend to reflect the Muslim world's wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. In an era of extreme religious tensions and prejudices, it is more important than ever to see this major world religion in a balanced and well-informed manner. El desarrollo de Islam, sus ideas sobre la naturaleza del cosmos y el propósito de la existencia del hombre, Mahoma y sus enseñanzas, y las prácticas esenciales del Islam, son explicados en este volumen introductor. Al igual que las demás religiones mundiales, el Islam es un Producto de la historia, durante la cual ha interactuado con otras doctrinas y con una variedad de pueblos. Las distinciones doctrinales que existen dentro de la comunidad islámica tienden a reflejar la gama de trasfondos étnicos y culturales en el mundo musulmán. En una era de tensiones y prejuicios religiosos extremos, es más importante que nunca entender esta religión mayoritaria de una forma equilibrada y bien informada.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Matthew S. Gordon is an associate professor of history at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He is the author of The Breaking of a Thousand Swords and coeditor of Franco-Arab Encounters.