Islam: The Straight Path
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This updated version of Islam: The Straight Path includes a new Epilogue by John Esposito in which he addresses the impact 9/11 and its aftermath have had on both the Muslim and non-Muslim world, discussing Islam's relationship to democracy and modernity and focusing more sharply on the origins and growth of extremism and terrorism in the name of Islam. This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary resurgence. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics, discussing the formation of Islamic belief and practice and chronicling the struggle of Muslims to define and adhere to their Islamic way of life. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, Islam: The Straight Path provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions and is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam, comparative religions, and Middle Eastern history and culture.
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| 10-31-07 | 4 | 2\3 |
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A good introduction to Islam and it's history. The author explains the orgins and core beliefs of the relgion. The development of Islam is presented within its social and cultural context (which is how I think most religions should be studied but is especially important in Islam since it is incoporated into every aspect of a Muslim's life), and shows how it both influened the cultures it appeared it and was influenced by them. I didn't notice any bias one way or the other.
The names of significant figures, leaders and groups are listed and its a little hard to keep straight. The author had a tendancy to repeat certain phrases and sentences from earlier sections almost word for word, which I found annoying but probably wouldn't bother most readers :) (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-22 08:01:31 EST)
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| 08-15-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Esposito does a good job writting an introduction to Islam. This is a worthwhile educational piece for non-Muslims and Muslims alike.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-10-31 08:40:02 EST)
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| 02-18-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book is for everyone that wants to learn about Islam and its diversity. There is no bias tainting this work, just sound scholalry research.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-12 09:23:58 EST)
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| 02-17-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book is for everyone that wants to learn about Islam and its diversity. There is no bias tainting this work, just sound scholalry research.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-11 09:28:22 EST)
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| 02-08-07 | 5 | 1\2 |
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Esposito does a fine job of relating Islam to the lay person. His text is easy to read, the definitions are solid and he dispells much of the myth surrounding Islam. The newest text references 9/11 and the radical sects which have surfaced since then.
I would highly recommend this text to teachers and students alike; as well as those who are simply looking for a way to properly understand the history, beliefs and laws of Islam. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-02-18 10:07:13 EST)
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| 12-17-06 | 1 | 3\13 |
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This man is on the payroll of Saudi Arabia and by Palestinian Business men who hate Jews and the West. He is the Middle East's puppet. Beware of this mans writing. He is nothing but a shill for the Jihadis. You will find no truth here, only the fifth column. Georgetown University should be ashamed to have this man on staff.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-02-08 17:02:05 EST)
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