Unholy war : terror in the name of Islam /
Esposito, John L,
Unholy war : terror in the name of Islam / [print] John L. Esposito. - New York : Oxford University Press, [(c)2002. - xii, 196 pages ; 25 cm
Preface to the paperback edition Preface 1. The making of a modern terrorist 2. Jihad and the struggle for Islam 3. The armies of God 4. Where do we go from here? Notes Glossary Index.
The devastating September 11 attacks left the world stunned, angry, and uncomprehending. When it became clear that they had been committed in the name of Islam, people struggled to learn more about the religion used to justify these acts. The author clearly and carefully explains the teachings of Islam--the Quran, the use of violence, and terrorism. He also chronicles the rise of extremist groups and examines their worldview and tactics.
John L. Esposito is University Professor of Religion and International Affairs and Founding Director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. A past president of the Middle East Studies Association, he is Editor-in-Chief of the four-volume Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World, Editor of The Oxford Illustrated History of Islam, and the author of numerous books, including Islam: The Straight Path and The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality? He lives in Washington, District of Columbia.
0195154355 0195168860 9780195154351 9780195168860
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Anti-Americanism.
Islam and world politics.
Jihad.
Antiamericanisme.
Jih*ad.
Politique mondiale--Aspect religieux--Islam.
HV6431.U546 2002 HV6431.E77.U546 2002
Unholy war : terror in the name of Islam / [print] John L. Esposito. - New York : Oxford University Press, [(c)2002. - xii, 196 pages ; 25 cm
Preface to the paperback edition Preface 1. The making of a modern terrorist 2. Jihad and the struggle for Islam 3. The armies of God 4. Where do we go from here? Notes Glossary Index.
The devastating September 11 attacks left the world stunned, angry, and uncomprehending. When it became clear that they had been committed in the name of Islam, people struggled to learn more about the religion used to justify these acts. The author clearly and carefully explains the teachings of Islam--the Quran, the use of violence, and terrorism. He also chronicles the rise of extremist groups and examines their worldview and tactics.
John L. Esposito is University Professor of Religion and International Affairs and Founding Director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. A past president of the Middle East Studies Association, he is Editor-in-Chief of the four-volume Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World, Editor of The Oxford Illustrated History of Islam, and the author of numerous books, including Islam: The Straight Path and The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality? He lives in Washington, District of Columbia.
0195154355 0195168860 9780195154351 9780195168860
2001058009
GBA242577 bnb
Anti-Americanism.
Islam and world politics.
Jihad.
Antiamericanisme.
Jih*ad.
Politique mondiale--Aspect religieux--Islam.
HV6431.U546 2002 HV6431.E77.U546 2002