This concise, accessible glossary of key Islamic terms is written by two of France's most eminent scholars of Islam. It offers brief explanations of the core background elements required by those beginning the study of Islam and covers the following: * Famous historical figures * Theological schools * Juridicial schools * Qur'anic symbols and themes * Religious rites and institutions Focusing primarily on classical Islam, the historical references are mainly to the Sunni, Arab and Ottoman realms. This short book is an ideal text for those new to the subject of Islamic Studies and Islamic and Middle Eastern History. Key Features * Written by two of France's most eminent scholars of Islam * Offers brief, clear definitions of the key background elements needed by anyone new to the study of Islam: an ideal foundation text * There is no competing text -- glossaries within textbooks are limited in number and definitions in (expensive) encyclopedias are often very long and overly detailed for beginning students * Ideal for exam revision
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This concise, accessible glossary of key Islamic terms offers brief explanations of the core background elements required by those beginning the study of Islam. Focusing on classical Islam, the historical references are mainly to the Sunni, Arab and Ottoman realms.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780748621385
Publisert
2007-03-26
Utgiver
Vendor
Edinburgh University Press
Vekt
183 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
05, 06, UU, UP, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
192

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Biographical note

Dominique Sourdel is Professor Emeritus at l'Universite de Paris-Sorbonne and co-author of the Dictionaire Historique de l'Islam (Presses Universitaires de France). Janine Sourdel-Thomine is Professor Emeritus at l'Universite de Paris-Sorbonne and co-author of the Dictionaire Historique de l'Islam (Presses Universitaires de France).