Islam: A Concise Introduction (Paperback)

by Huston Smith (Author) "Around the name of the Arabs,"writes Philip Hitti, "gleams that halo which belongs to the world-conquerors..." (more)
Key Phrases: standing miracle, Uncreated Koran

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Product Description
Originally titled The Religions of Man, this completely revised and updated edition of Smith's masterpiece, now with an engaging new foreword, explores the essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths, including:

• Hinduism,

• Buddhism,

• Confucianism,

• Taoism,

• Islam,

• Judaism,

• Christianity,

• and the native traditions of the Americas, Australia, Africa, and Oceania.

Emphasizing the inner -- rather than institutional -- dimensions of these religions, Smith devotes special attention to Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, Sufism, and the teachings of Jesus. He convincingly conveys the unique appeal and gifts of each of the traditions and reveals their hold on the human heart and imagination.

Book Info
The world's premier authority on religious traditions presents a concise and timely guide to the history, teachings, and practice of Islam. Softcover.

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• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; 1st edition (December 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060095571
• ISBN-13: 978-0060095574
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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