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Islam : Its Prophet, Peoples, Politics, and Power / George W. Braswell, Jr.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Nashville, Tenn. : Broadman & Holman, c1996.Description: xii, 338 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 0805411690 (pbk.)
  • 9780805411690 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 22 297 BRA
LOC classification:
  • BP161.2 .B73 1996
Contents:
Understanding Islam -- The prophet Muhammad : the man and his mission -- The expansion of Islam -- Islamic theology -- Islamic devotion -- Islamic institutions, religious authority, sectarianism -- Muslim morals and manners -- Islamic answers to contemporary issues -- Global Islam : Muslim regions, peoples, leaders -- Muslims in America : a growing religion -- The encounter between Islam and Christianity -- Islam : review and preview.
Summary: Written from a western Christian viewpoint, but with a detailed first-hand knowledge of Muslim life, Islam: Its Prophet, Peoples, Politics, and Power digs deep beneath the surface to reveal Islam as a rich, proud and powerful force in world affairs. Though Dr. Braswell's book is thorough and scholarly, his personal experiences and insights make it a practical travel guide as well.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Barcode
Books Bishop Barham University College Library Open Access / General collection 297 BRA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 10635BBUC

Includes bibliographical references (p. [329]-331) and index.

Understanding Islam -- The prophet Muhammad : the man and his mission -- The expansion of Islam -- Islamic theology -- Islamic devotion -- Islamic institutions, religious authority, sectarianism -- Muslim morals and manners -- Islamic answers to contemporary issues -- Global Islam : Muslim regions, peoples, leaders -- Muslims in America : a growing religion -- The encounter between Islam and Christianity -- Islam : review and preview.

Written from a western Christian viewpoint, but with a detailed first-hand knowledge of Muslim life, Islam: Its Prophet, Peoples, Politics, and Power digs deep beneath the surface to reveal Islam as a rich, proud and powerful force in world affairs. Though Dr. Braswell's book is thorough and scholarly, his personal experiences and insights make it a practical travel guide as well.

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