Riddell, Peter G.

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

Includes bibliographies and index.

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.



9780801026270 9781441231802

EB00004976 Recorded Books




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


Electronic books.

BP161 BP161.C847.I853 2003