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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Language: | English |
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New York
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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. |
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Physical Description: | vii, 326 pages illustrations, map 21 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
ISBN: | 9781568587813 1568587813 |