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A Glossary of Islam

A Glossary of Islam

Sourdel, Dominique
Sourdel-Thomine, Janine

Paperback

Religion General Islam

ISBN10: 0748621385
ISBN13: 9780748621385
Publisher: Edinburgh Univ Pr
Published: Mar 23 2007
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.50 Width: 5.10 Depth: 7.80
Language: English
This concise, accessible glossary of key Islamic terms is written by two of France's most eminent scholars of Islam. It offers brief explanations of the core background elements required by those beginning the study of Islam and covers the following: - Famous historical figures- Theological schools- Juridicial schools- Qur'anic symbols and themes- Religious rites and institutionsFocusing primarily on classical Islam, the historical references are mainly to the Sunni, Arab and Ottoman realms. This short book is an ideal text for those new to the subject of Islamic Studies and Islamic and Middle Eastern History.Key Features- Written by two of France's most eminent scholars of Islam- Offers brief, clear definitions of the key background elements needed by anyone new to the study of Islam: an ideal foundation text- There is no competing text - glossaries within textbooks are limited in number and definitions in (expensive) encyclopedias are often very long and overly detailed for beginning students- Ideal for exam revision

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