Studies in Mohammedanism, Historical and Doctrinal: With a Chapter on Islam in England (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John J. Pool

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332200698 ISBN 13: 9780332200699

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, readable introduction to Islam that compares faith, history, and practice with Christianity.

This nonfiction volume offers a compact, accessible look at the origins, beliefs, and history of Islam. It presents Mohammedanism through a historical and doctrinal lens, and includes discussion of Islam’s presence in England and its broader global legacy. The book aims to explain foundational ideas and how they shape the religion’s culture and law, inviting readers to understand rather than simply judge.

Readers will encounter a guided tour of key topics, from the Prophet’s life to major theological themes, moral codes, and social customs. The work also engages with questions about the power and limits of religious reform, and how Islam has interacted with other faiths over time.

• Learn the outline of Mohammed’s life and the early Arab world as described in the text.
• Explore central beliefs about God, prophecy, heaven and hell, and religious law.
• See how the book frames comparisons between Islam and Christianity, with attention to ethics and religious practice.
• Understand the historical context of Islam in England and its place in broader religious study.

Ideal for readers of religious history seeking a concise portrayal of Islamic faith, history, and its cross‑cultural interactions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332200698
• ISBN 13: 9780332200699
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 443