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Brief Introductions to World Religions Ser.: Brief Introduction to Islam by Christopher Partridge (2018, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAugsburg Fortress Publishers

ISBN-101506450369

ISBN-139781506450360

eBay Product ID (ePID)25038386451

Product Key Features

Number of Pages124 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBrief Introduction to Islam

SubjectIslam / Law, Islam / General, Islam / Rituals & Practice

Publication Year2018

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaReligion

AuthorChristopher Partridge

SeriesBrief Introductions to World Religions Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight11.2 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingA

Series Volume Number4

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal297

Table Of ContentPreface Part 1: Understanding Religion 1. What is Religion? 2. Phenomenology and the Study of Religion 3. The Anthropology of Religion 4. The Sociology of Religion 5. The Psychology of Religion 6. Theological Approaches to the Study of Religion 7. Critical Theory and Religion 8. Ritual and Performance Part 2: Islam 9. A Historical Overview 10. The Unity and Variety of Islam 11. Sacred Writings 12. Beliefs 13. Worship and Festivals 14. The Law of Islam 15. Science, Art, and Culture 16. Family and Society 17. Islam in the Modern World Gallery Rapid Fact-Finder Index Picture Acknowledgements

SynopsisThis brief introduction to Islam is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Islam with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Islamic beliefs and practices. The ......, This brief introduction to Islam is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Islam with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Islamic beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary. It is ideal for courses on Islam and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to know more about this important religious tradition and its place in our contemporary world.