I.B. Tauris in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies
Prophets serve as intermediaries between the human and divine worlds, granting them a special status in history across diverse religions and cultures. For Muslims, the Prophet Muhammad (570–632 CE) represents the culmination of the line of monotheistic prophets, including Abraham, Moses and Jesus. In his own lifetime, Muhammad overcame opposition and brought reforms, firmly establishing a thriving community of believers which would become a major world civilisation. Today, the Prophet’s life and actions continue to inspire the Muslims worldwide.
The Prophet Muhammad presents an illuminating portrait of Muhammad in his capacity as God’s messenger and an exemplary figure to Muslims. Revealing the challenges and triumphs of prophecy, Stephen Burge examines how prophets have inspired faith communities’ relationship with the Divine, and one another. In doing so, this engaging account elucidates the enduring influence of prophecy and the profound legacy of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Acknowledgements
Note on the Text
Introduction
1. Who is a Prophet?
2. Writing the Life of Muhammad
3. Prophetic Past, Prophetic Future
4. Divine Commission
5. Prophetic Mission
6. The Resilient Prophet
7. The Prophet’s Legacy
Glossary
Notes
Further Reading
List of Illustrations
Index
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‘Thoroughly interesting. A novel, vivid approach, both learned and
imaginative, The Prophet Muhammad explores faith and feeling
through literature, myth and psychology as well as traditional
scholarship and Muslim challenges to tradition, with the bonus of
illustrations that take us on a world tour of lived Islam. All readers
will be enriched by Burge’s discussion of prophethood and surprised
by its renewed relevance today.’
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Examines Muhammad’s role as a prophet and explains his continued importance for Muslim communities today.
Examines Muhammad and his message as a continuation of the Abrahamic traditions, which is useful for interfaith studies and dialogue.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781838606565
Publisert
2020-11-12
Utgiver
Vendor
I.B. Tauris
Vekt
196 gr
Høyde
178 mm
Bredde
111 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224
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