Understanding Fundementalism. Christian, Islamic, And Jewish Movements

Antoun, Richard T.

ISBN 10: 0759100063 / ISBN 13: 9780759100060

Published by Alta Mira Press, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Fundementalism. Christian, Islamic, And Jewish Movements
• Publisher: Alta Mira Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0759100063
• ISBN 13: 9780759100060
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued

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Synopsis

Fundamentalism conjures up in the popular imagination images of violence, intolerance, literal readings of ancient scriptures, anachronistic ideas of gender and sexual ethics. Understanding Fundamentalism seeks to provide fuller, more accurate pictures of these religious reactions against the modern secular world. Comparing Christian, Islamic, and Jewish fundamentalist movements, anthropologist Richard Antoun shows how all three share common characteristics. In each tradition, fundamentalists seek purity in an impure world, attempt to make the ancient past relevant to their contemporary situation, look to move religion out of the worship center and into every aspect of life, and actively struggle against the aspects of the modern world they regard as evil. A glossary, Antoun's readable style, and an extended set of conversations with a Muslim fundamentalist make the concepts readily accessible for beginning students. For classes in religious studies, anthropology or sociology of religion, Understanding Fundamentalism brings a balanced introduction to these often misunderstood religious activists.

About the Author

Richard T. Antoun is professor of anthropology at the State University of New York at Binghamton and the author of several books, including Arab Village, Low-Key Politics, and Muslim Preacher in the Modern World.