The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Practice of Islam Around the World, with More Than 500 Beautiful Illustrations

Bokhari, Raana & Mohammed Seddon

ISBN 10: 0754819558 / ISBN 13: 9780754819554

Published by London : Lorenz Books, 2009

About this Item

Original glazed pictorial boards in matching dust jacket, illustrated endpapers, numerous illustrations (including photographs) mostly in colour, small maps, 4to.

Seller Inventory # 406883-LI16

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Practice of Islam Around the World, with More Than 500 Beautiful Illustrations
• Publisher: London : Lorenz Books
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754819558
• ISBN 13: 9780754819554
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

This book comprehensively explores the life and work of Muhammad, the history of Islam, Islamic beliefs and doctrine, and religious practices and worship. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 full-colour paintings, artworks, maps and photographs.

About the Author

Raana Bokhari lectures on Islam and Muslim women at Lancaster and Cardiff universities in the UK. She is a qualified solicitor and is currently completing a doctorate at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge.
Dr Mohammad Seddon is a lecturer in Muslim Studies in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester, UK. He is an Executive Member of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (UK). His publications include British Muslims Between Assimilation and Segregation: Historical, Legal & Social Realities (2004).
Charles Phillips, contributor, is author of more than 20 books, including histories of religion.
Dr Riad Nourallah, consultant, is Senior Lecturer at the Diplomatic Academy of London. He has PhD from the University of Cambridge and has taught at the American University of Beirut, and Durham and Cambridge universities in the UK.