This updated version of Islam: The Straight Path includes a new Epilogue by John Esposito in which he addresses the impact 9/11 and its aftermath have had on both the Muslim and non-Muslim world; discussing Islam's relationship to democracy and modernity and focusing more sharply on the origins and growth of extremism and terrorism in the name of Islam. This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the faith; belief; and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary resurgence. Esposito; an internationally renowned expert on Islam; traces the development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics; discussing the formation of Islamic belief and practice and chronicling the struggle of Muslims to define and adhere to their Islamic way of life. Lucidly written and expansive in scope; Islam: The Straight Path provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions and is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam; comparative religions; and Middle Eastern history and culture.
#2861678 in Books 2005-06-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.20 x .80 x 9.40l; 1.07 #File Name: 0195173732240 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. You'reBy KiliyaTypically I don't review something I haven't read or purchased; however my point here is that no one is going to tell me an e-book is worth 87.00. Seriously; unless the author can promise a direct visit from Saraha himself; or something of equal value this is pure greed. There are any number of books that offer true Dharma in all it's glory for much less money and much greater value. Subjective you say? Well unless the 4 (I'm guessing; probably an overestimate) of you can explain the exorbitant price (good luck) you need a reality check. Please excuse the sarcasm; I'm only behind 100% of what I've said here...... I will acquiesce in that I'm sure the author has spent valuable time compiling this obscure material and that it's probably a print on demand item for die hard Buddhist historical scholars; but for the rest of us a binary copy is just fine . Say 21.95 (?) and I'm really reaching... Think about it; if it's about the money; i think you can do much better with the e-book or are you hoping to discourage all but the most discriminating individuals......5 of 8 people found the following review helpful. "History" notwithsatndingistoryBy mike dickmanI'm not at all convinced of Kurtis Schaeffer's argument as regards the growth of the Saraha corpus... As Sahara has been presented to me by several teachers who hold lineages descending from either him; himself; or whatever his school of thought was originally; Sahara; himself; is a fairly monolithic character for all that the stories concerning him vary in both tone and content.Surely; for someone as pivotal in several traditions; anecdotes of many different kinds - 'true'; projected and totally imaginary - are bound to crop up.For all the fact that the research is probably impeccable; the Sahara of this book is *not* the Sahara of the 'Three Songs of Realisation'; but another; somewhat less authentic eponymous being with similar; but less exceptional; achievements.
