This is an account of the origins, nature, and evolution of Islam. It explores the cultures of the Middle East in which Islam originated fourteen centuries ago and of the Arab, Persian and Turkish societies where it remains a powerful force. The author describes the rise of Islam and the Muslim empires, and shows how the evolution of Islam led to the development of Sufism and Shiism [note: reverse the inverted comma]. He examines the achievements of Islamic learning and philosophy, and seeks to reconcile Middle Eastern attitudes attitudes towards slaves and women with Islamic affirmations of egalitarianism. This synthesis of historical and anthropological perspectives provides a new understanding of Islam and of the Middle East. It is illustrated with maps and lithographs, is fully referenced and indexed, and includes a glossary and a comparative time line.
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"Lindholm's contribution is amplified by his clarity of style and the many fine two-tone illustrations that accompany the text." Journal of Near Eastern Studies
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In the Islamic Middle East, noted anthropologist Charles Lindholm offers readers a rare, thought-provoking account of the origins, nature, and evolution of Islam.
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Writing a general book about the Middle East is a daunting task, not only because of the enormous complexity of the subject, but also because of the pervasive prejudice in the West against the region and its peoples. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Middle East, Ibn Khaldun, North Africa, Abu Bakr, Abu Tahir, Central Asia, Abu Said, Abu Muslim, Prophet Muhammad, Shah Abbas, Sunni Muslims, Fredrik Barth, Ibn Hanbal, Louis Massignon, Abbasid Caliphate, Aga Khan, Final Days, Ibn Arabi, Last Day, Muhammad Ali, Naram Sin, Pukhtun of Swat New!
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Writing a general book about the Middle East is a daunting task, not only because of the enormous complexity of the subject, but also because of the pervasive prejudice in the West against the region and its peoples. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Middle East, Ibn Khaldun, North Africa, Abu Bakr, Abu Tahir, Central Asia, Abu Said, Abu Muslim, Prophet Muhammad, Shah Abbas, Sunni Muslims, Fredrik Barth, Ibn Hanbal, Louis Massignon, Abbasid Caliphate, Aga Khan, Final Days, Ibn Arabi, Last Day, Muhammad Ali, Naram Sin, Pukhtun of Swat New!
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