Controversies in Contemporary Islam - Softcover

Leaman, Oliver

 
9780415676137: Controversies in Contemporary Islam
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415676134 ISBN 13: 9780415676137
Publisher: Routledge, 2013

Synopsis

This book helps to deepen our understanding of the varieties of contemporary Islam and the issues that are of most concern to Muslims today. Oliver Leaman explores some of the controversies and debates that exist within Islam and between Islam and other religions. He considers how the religion can be defined by looking at the contrast between competing sets of beliefs, and arguments amongst Muslims themselves over the nature of the faith. Areas covered include: Qur’anic interpretation, gender, finance, education, and nationalism. Examples are taken from a range of contexts and illustrate the diversity of approaches to Islam that exists today.

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About the Author

Oliver Leaman is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kentucky, USA. His books for Routledge include The Qur’an: An Encyclopedia (edited, 2005) and Islam: The Key Concepts (with Kecia Ali, 2007).

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415676134
ISBN 13 
9780415676137
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
240

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