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In this work, the author asks what agendas, assumptions, and human needs do the contributors to this work take to their studies of Jesus Analyzing popular and scholarly images of Jesus, writers discussed include: Marcus Borg, the Dalai Lama, Abraham Geiger, Barbara Thiering and Tom Wright.

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Muhammad's memory, example and name are universally revered by Muslims, for whom he represents the highest human ideal. This book argues that the historic reconstruction of Muhammad's biography does not explain why he has remained so important in the life of Muslims.

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Traces the growth and development of two related disciplines, anthropology and the study of religions. Locating these within the intellectual climate of the 19th century, the author reveals how each has influenced the other, and explores the criticism that they have aided colonial domination.

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Guides readers through the Qur'an by reordering its chapters into a continuous narrative. This book helps readers understand various aspects of the Qur'an's interpretation, from Muhammad's life, to Muslim conduct and prayer, to legal considerations.

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Guides readers through the Qur'an by reordering its chapters into a continuous narrative. This book helps readers come to understand various aspects of the Qur'an's interpretation, from Muhammad's life, to Muslim conduct and prayer, to legal considerations.

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An exploration of powerful Muslim women covering issues of gender, culture and politics in Islam.

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An exploration of powerful Muslim women covering issues of gender, culture and politics in Islam.

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Voicing at least two Muslim opinions in each area of debate, this book challenges the idea that all Muslims think identically. While Muslims and Modernity is designed primarily for use an undergraduate textbook, reference to accessible Internet material,

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Can democracy flourish in Muslim society What does the Koran say about women, minorities, human rights Are Islam and the West on a collision course After 9/11, much has been written about the inevitability of a clash between Islam and the West, as their worldviews compete for global supremacy.

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Originally published in hardcover in 2012 by Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

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Often described as the soul of Islam, Sufism is one of the most interesting yet least known facet of this global religion. Sufism is the softer more inclusive and mystical form of Islam. This is an ethnographical study of contemporary Sufi orders in Iran, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, as well as in the UK and US.

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A guide to the study of the Islamic faith that covers the major areas of study, including historical foundations, scripture, society, thought, ethics, rituals, spirituality and aesthetics. It draws out the critical and methodological issues that students need to grasp in the study of Islam as well as religion in general.

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A guide to the study of the Islamic faith that covers the major areas of study, including historical foundations, scripture, society, thought, ethics, rituals, spirituality and aesthetics. It draws out the critical and methodological issues that students need to grasp in the study of Islam as well as religion in general.

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Offers an investigation into Christian-Muslim relations, highlighting the need for an understanding between the two communities in order develop universal peace and justice. This book investigates Islam's place in the world, Muslim aspirations vis-a-vis non-Muslims and the realities of how Christians perceive Muslims and Muslims Christians.

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Offers an investigation into Christian-Muslim relations, highlighting the need for an understanding between the two communities in order develop universal peace and justice. This book investigates Islam's place in the world, Muslim aspirations vis-a-vis non-Muslims and the realities of how Christians perceive Muslims and Muslims Christians.