Islam in context : past, present, and future /

Riddell, Peter G.

Islam in context : past, present, and future / [print] Peter G. Riddell and Peter Cotterell. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, (c)2003. ©2003 - 1 online resource (231 pages) : illustrations, map.



Part 1. Looking back ; Beginnings ; Caliphs and Confusion ; Beliefs and Practices Qur'an and Christianity ; Part 2: In between: the ebb and flow of empire ; The Age of Muslim Empire ; Empires Crumble ; From Medieval to Modern ; The Missionaries ; Conflict in the Middle East ; Part 3: Looking around ; The Muslim Masses and Westophobia ; The Radical Islamist Worldview ; The Moderate Worldview ; Responses to Terrorism ; Conclusions.

Moving beyond common stereotypes of Islam, this book introduces the history and beliefs of this community and suggests a positive way forward for Muslims and Christians.



080102627X 1441231803 9780801026270 9781441231802

EB00004976 Recorded Books




Islam--Doctrines.
Islam--Essence, genius, nature.
Islam--History.
Islamic civilization.


Electronic books.

BP161.3.I853 2003 BP161.3 / .R53 2003

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