Islam : the religion and the people / Bernard Lewis, Buntzie Churchill.
| Author/creator | Lewis, Bernard |
| Other author | Churchill, Buntzie Ellis, 1939- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Indianapolis : Wharton Press, ©2009. |
| Description | xvi, 237 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The faith and the faithful -- The pillars of the faith -- Scripture, tradition and law -- The mosque -- Diversity and tolerance -- Sunni, Shiʻa, and others -- Some history -- Government and opposition -- The wider world of Islam -- Islam and the economy -- Women in Islam -- Dress -- Language and writing -- War and peace -- Radical Islam. |
| Abstract | "For many people, Islam remains a mystery. Here Bernard Lewis and Buntzie Ellis Churchill examine Islam: what its adherents believe and how their religion has shaped them, their rich and diverse cultures, and their politics over more than 14 centuries."--Book jacket. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2008023257 |
| ISBN | 0132230852 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780132230858 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BP161.3.L482 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |