In the Footsteps of Muhammad: Understanding the Islamic Experience [Paperback]

John Renard (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In this introductory text for the American non-Muslim, Renard (theological studies, St. Louis Univ.) emphasizes Islamic paradigms and metaphors that Christians and Jews will find familiar from their own traditions. Taking a sympathetic approach to Islam, he attempts to refute the barrage of distorted images, condescending attitudes, and unfounded fears commonly held in the West by pointing out the irrationality of media stereotypes and stressing the common religious experiences of the faithful. The text meanders through various theological topics and current issues, drawing upon important Qur'anic passages and the ideas of major Islamic scholars. Recommended for its positive approach and informative discussions of a much maligned ideological system.
- Paula I. Nielson, Loyola Marymount Univ. Lib., Los Angeles
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 173 pages
• Publisher: Paulist Press (August 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809133164
• ISBN-13: 978-0809133161
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,808,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Islam > Muhammed

More About the Author

John Renard received a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from Harvard University's Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations in 1978, specializing in medieval Arabic and Persian religious texts, art and architecture, and the history of Sufism. Since then, he has been teaching courses in Islam, history of religion, comparative theology, religious art, and medieval studies, at Saint Louis University, in St. Louis, MO, where he is Professor of Theological Studies.