Reza Aslan: No God But God, Kartoniert / Broschiert
No God But God
- The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam
- Verlag:
- Random House LLC US, 09/2011
- Einband:
- Kartoniert / Broschiert, ,
- Sprache:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9780812982442
- Artikelnummer:
- 9371905
- Umfang:
- 464 Seiten
- Sonstiges:
- 2 MAPS
- Ausgabe:
- Updated edition
- Gewicht:
- 280 g
- Maße:
- 203 x 133 mm
- Stärke:
- 25 mm
- Erscheinungstermin:
- 15.9.2011
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Klappentext
A twentieth-anniversary edition of the fascinating, accessible introduction to Islam with a new preface and study guide, from the #1 bestselling author of Zealot
FINALIST FOR THE GUARDIAN FIRST BOOK AWARD
"Wise and passionate . . . an incisive, scholarly primer in Muslim history and an engaging personal exploration." ---The New York Times Book Review
Two decades after its original publication, No god but God remains a landmark work in understanding Islam's rich history and profound impact on the world. This 20th anniversary edition revisits the book that challenged the simplistic "clash of civilizations" narrative and offered a bold, nuanced portrait of a faith rooted in justice, equality, and compassion.
In this modern classic, Reza Aslan traces Islam's origins, from the revelations of Muhammad in Mecca and Medina to how the Prophet's vision of a radically egalitarian community was shaped, challenged, and interpreted by generations of Muslims, resulting in a faith of remarkable diversity and resilience. Moving through history to the modern era, Aslan confronts the politicization of Islam, the rise of extremist ideologies, and the pervasive Islamophobia that has distorted the religion's image, particularly in the post--9 / 11 world.
Fully revised and with a new preface and study guide, this edition connects Aslan's timeless insights to the profound changes shaping Islam today---from the emergence of a global digital community to the ongoing struggles between tradition and modernity*.* Accessible yet deeply researched,No god but God remains a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the past, present, and future of Islam.
Biografie
Reza Aslan ist Associate Professor of Creative Writing und Cooperating Faculty im Department of Religion an der University of California, Riverside. 1972 im Iran geboren, floh er nach der Revolution dort mit seiner Familie in die USA. Mit 15 wurde er evangelikaler Christ, kehrte später aber zum Islam zurück. Er studierte Religion in Santa Clara und Harvard und promovierte in Religionssoziologie an der University of California, Santa Barbara. Als Truman Capote Fellow an der University of Iowa absolvierte er den berühmten Writers' Workshop. Er publiziert in zahlreichen Medien.
