The Islamic World is a collection of important and representative documents from all periods of Islamic history. From the formative years in Arabia to the confrontations with and responses to modernity; these translations indicate the continuity and development of the youngest of the world's greatest civilizations. Included are historical; theological; philosophical; and political writings; as well as poetry and narratives; from Muslim writers in the Arab lands; Turkey; Persia; and other parts of the Islamic world. The editors have provided informative introductions to each historical period and to the individual texts; making this an enlightening and intriguing first look at Islamic civilization and tradition.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent academic overviewBy AveryI skimmed this book at the bookstore when it came out and found that it mostly overlapped with research I have already done. At last; I am writing on this subject again so I decided I had to own a copy. I just wanted to affirm that this is a very well-researched book which introduces an important topic which remains trendy in religious studies. It is backed up very strongly by Japanese and Western academic consensus; but it also contains plenty of stuff that was new for me. I highly recommend this book to undergrads considering a religion major; as well as people who want a summary of various topics related to the formation of the religious category in Japan.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This is an excellent overview of the history of State Shinto and its ...By David K GroffThis is an excellent overview of the history of State Shinto and its development as a tool both for control and for adaptation to international assumptions about religion.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful dissection of what is scienceBy CalvinWonderful dissection of what is science; religion; and how they interweave. A must for any student of Japanese religion
