No God But God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam - Softcover

Aslan, Reza

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0099472325 ISBN 13: 9780099472322

Verlag: Arrow Books Ltd, 2006

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Though it is the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam remains shrouded in ignorance and fear. To many in the west, Islam means jihad, veiled women and suicide bombers. Yet these represent only fringe elements of the world's fastest growing religion. While there have been a number of successful books on the topic of Islamic history - from Karen Armstrong's Islam: A Brief History to Bernard Lewis's The Crisis of Islam, there is surprisingly no book for a popular audience about Islam as a religion, let alone one by an author from an Islamic background. No God But God fills that gap. What is the essence of this ancient faith? Is it a religion of peace or of war? How does Allah differ from the God of Jews and Christians? Can an Islamic state be founded on democratic values such as pluralism and human rights? In No god but God, challenging the 'clash of civilisations' mentality that has distorted out view of Islam, Aslan explains the faith in all its complexity, beauty and compassion.

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Reza Aslan has studied religions at Santa Clara University, Harvard University and the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds an MFA in fiction from the Writer's Workshop at the University of Iowa, where he was also visiting professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. His work has appeared in the Nation, Slate and the New York Times. Born in Iran, he lives in Santa Barbara and New Orleans.

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'A revelation, an opening up of knowledge too long buried, denied and corrupted by generations of men... Muslim keepers of the latter will rage against Reza Aslan as his careful scholarship and precise language dismantles their false claims and commands... Aslan is acutely perceptive.' Independent

Though it is the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam remains shrouded in ignorance and fear. What is the essence of this ancient faith? Is it a religion of peace or of war? How does Allah differ from the God of Jews and Christians? Can an Islamic state be founded on democratic values such as pluralism and human rights?

In No god but God, challenging the 'clash of civilisations' mentality that has distorted out view of Islam, Aslan explains this faith in all its complexity, beauty and compassion.

'A rather beautiful account of the birth and evolution of Islam... Lucid and illuminating... Fascinating' Metro

'Aslan is an engaging writer, his strength lies...as an observer of contemporary challenges facing Islam... Sensitive and generous' FT Magazine

'Grippingly narrated and thoughtfully examined... A literate, accessible introduction to Islam...carefully placing its message and rituals in historical context.' New York Times

'Aslan...is a superb narrator, bringing each century to life with vivid details and present tense narration that make popular history so enthralling... Illuminating... Aslan is superb on the origins and richness of Islam.... A terrific read' Glasgow Herald

'Enthralling. A book of tremendous clarity and generosity of spirit.' Jim Crace

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Arrow Books Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0099472325
• ISBN 13: 9780099472322
• Einband: Copertina flessibile
• Anzahl der Seiten: 336
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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