| Islam: The Straight Path Updated with New Epilogue, 3rd edition | 
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Sales Rank: 71193
Category: Book
Author: John L. Esposito
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Label: Oxford University Press, USA
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3 Rev Upd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.1 x 1
ISBN: 0195182669
Dewey Decimal Number: 297
EAN: 9780195182668
ASIN: 0195182669
Publication Date: December 30, 2004
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Product Description
This updated version of Islam: The Straight Path includes a new Epilogue by John Esposito in which he addresses the impact 9/11 and its aftermath have had on both the Muslim and non-Muslim world, discussing Islam's relationship to democracy and modernity and focusing more sharply on the origins and growth of extremism and terrorism in the name of Islam. This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary resurgence. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics, discussing the formation of Islamic belief and practice and chronicling the struggle of Muslims to define and adhere to their Islamic way of life. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, Islam: The Straight Path provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions and is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam, comparative religions, and Middle Eastern history and culture.
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 Islam and its history October 2, 2008
Great book. I would recommend it for those who are interested in learnung about the history of Islam. It was extremly informative.
 A Historical, Unbiased Overview October 31, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
A good introduction to Islam and it's history. The author explains the orgins and core beliefs of the relgion. The development of Islam is presented within its social and cultural context (which is how I think most religions should be studied but is especially important in Islam since it is incoporated into every aspect of a Muslim's life), and shows how it both influened the cultures it appeared it and was influenced by them. I didn't notice any bias one way or the other.
The names of significant figures, leaders and groups are listed and its a little hard to keep straight. The author had a tendancy to repeat certain phrases and sentences from earlier sections almost word for word, which I found annoying but probably wouldn't bother most readers :)
A Very Good Intro to Islam August 15, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Esposito does a good job writting an introduction to Islam. This is a worthwhile educational piece for non-Muslims and Muslims alike.
Required reading February 18, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is for everyone that wants to learn about Islam and its diversity. There is no bias tainting this work, just sound scholalry research.
Islam: Fact or Fiction February 8, 2007
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Esposito does a fine job of relating Islam to the lay person. His text is easy to read, the definitions are solid and he dispells much of the myth surrounding Islam. The newest text references 9/11 and the radical sects which have surfaced since then.
I would highly recommend this text to teachers and students alike; as well as those who are simply looking for a way to properly understand the history, beliefs and laws of Islam.
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