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What Muslims Believe John Bowker

What Muslims Believe By John Bowker

What Muslims Believe by John Bowker

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Summary

For anyone interested in a fresh investigation of Islam, What Muslims Believe is a unique study revealing an insider's view of this broad and fascinating religion.

What Muslims Believe Summary

What Muslims Believe by John Bowker

The interviewees in this bestselling book provide thought-provoking commentary on a wide range of issues, from the interpretation of the Qur'an and the nature of Islamic law to the role of women and the concept of holy war.

What Muslims Believe Reviews

`Provides a refreshing insight into a much neglected side of Muslim life today and one that anyone seriously engaged in inter-faith dialogue with Muslims should certainly read.' * Epworth Review *
`...an interesting and accurate representation of some very important trends in contemporary Islamic thinking.' * Expository Times *
"Essential reading for not only students of Islam and RE but for everyone since it helps us to break down myths and stereotypes." * Journal of Beliefs and Values *
"Opens up some of the most topical and current issues relating to Islam, and its accessibility makes it a useful contribution to the literature on contemporary Islam." * World Faiths Encounter *

About John Bowker

John Bowker is a highly respected lecturer and writer on religious affairs. He is a fellow at Gresham College in London and Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University. Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of World Religions, he is the author of numerous books on Islam.

Table of Contents

Preface vii 1 Authority and Community: Revelation, the Qur'an, and the Foundations of Islam 1 2 The Interpretation of the Qur'an and Issues of Judgment: Interest, Theft, Adultery and Homosexuality 33 3 Muslims and Non-Muslims: The State and Holy War, Other Religions, Apostasy and Treason 63 4 The Nature of Women and Their Status 117 5 Education and Freedom of Enquiry 137 Postscript 167 Glossary 173 Index 181

Additional information

GOR013576253
9781851686858
1851686851
What Muslims Believe by John Bowker
John Bowker
Used - Like New
Paperback
Oneworld Publications
2009-07-01
208
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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