Tsoukalas, Steven, 1956-,

The Nation of Islam : understanding the "Black Muslims" / [print] Steven Tsoukalas ; foreword by Carl F. Ellis. - Phillipsburg, New Jersey : P and R, (c)2001. - xvii, 211 pages ; 23 cm



Sociological and religious soil -- W.D. Fard : the stranger from the East -- The teachings of W.D. Fard -- The rise of Elijah Muhammad -- Elijah Muhammad-- struggles and victories -- Malcolm and Louis : groomed for the task -- The Bible, Qur'an, and the god(s) of the Nation of Islam -- Yakub and the white race -- Armageddon : who will survive? -- A Christian answer to the Nation of Islam -- Appendix : Is Louis Farrakhan changing?

A guide for how evangelical Christians (esp. reformed ones) should think about the Nation of Islam.-- The Nation of Islam promises African Americans a new identity and purpose. But can it deliver? In this intriguing study Steven Tsoukalas helps us understand the struggle, history, and theology behind black nationalism so that we may respond with compassion and truth. - Publisher.



9780875524740

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Black Muslims--Controversial literature.
Black Muslims--Relations.
Christianity and other religions--Black Muslims.

BP222 BP222.T882.N385 2001