Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction

Brown, Jonathan A.C.

ISBN 10: 0199559287 / ISBN 13: 9780199559282

Published by Oxford University Press, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199559287
• ISBN 13: 9780199559282
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New
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Synopsis

This crystal clear and compact volume provides a superb introduction to the major aspects of Muhammad's life and its importance, providing both Muslim and Western perspectives. It explains the prominent roles that Muhammad's persona has played in the Islamic world throughout history, from the medieval to the modern period. The book also sheds light on modern controversies such as the Satanic Verses, for which author Salman Rushdie was condemned for blasphemy, and the uproar over Danish cartoons of Muhammad, which triggered violent protests around the world.

About the Author

Jonathan A. C. Brown is Assistant Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Washington, Seattle.