MUHAMMAD PROPHET of PEACE AMID THE CLASH of EMPIRES

In the midst of the dramatic seventh-century war between two empires, Muhammad was a spiritual seeker in search of community and sanctuary. Many observers stereotype Islam and its scripture as inherently extreme or violent-a narrative that has overshadowed the truth of its roots. In this masterfull...

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Main Author: Cole, Juan (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York BOLD TYPE BOOKS 2020
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Summary:In the midst of the dramatic seventh-century war between two empires, Muhammad was a spiritual seeker in search of community and sanctuary. Many observers stereotype Islam and its scripture as inherently extreme or violent-a narrative that has overshadowed the truth of its roots. In this masterfully told account, preeminent Middle East expert Juan Cole takes us back to Islam's-and the Prophet Muhammad's-origin story.
Physical Description:vii, 326 pages illustrations, map 21 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781568587813
1568587813