Textual sources for the study of Islam

by Andrew Rippin (Editor, Translator)

Other authorsJan Knappert (Editor, Translator)
Paperback, 1990

Publication

Imprint: Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1990. Context: Reprint. Originally published: Manchester : Manchester University Press, 1986. Series: Textual Sources for the Study of Religion. Responsibility: Edited and translated by Andrew Rippin and Jan Knappert. OCLC Number: 22208290. Physical: Text : 1 volume : xii, 209 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm. Features: Includes bibliography, glossary, index.

Call number

Reference / Traditions - Islam

Barcode

BK-02992

ISBN

9780226720630

Original publication date

1986

CSS Library Notes

Description: "[This collection] is distinguished by its wide range and the care which has clearly gone into the selection of texts for inclusion. . . . Attention has understandably been focused on what might be called the religious aspects of Islam, such as scripture, theology, sects, law, ritual and mysticism, but within those limits the texts chosen are marked by substantially of content, by geographical, chronological and social diversity, and by an intelligent use of less well known authors. . . . An excellent starting point for a systematic and analytical examination of Islam."—G. R. Hawting, Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies -- from back cover

Table of Contents: Introduction
Scripture, its value and interpretation --
Religious history --
Ritual practice --
Law --
Theology --
Sectarian movements --
Mysticism --
Interpretations of Islam in the modern world.

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Physical description

xii, 209 p.; 23 cm

Description

"[This collection] is distinguished by its wide range and the care which has clearly gone into the selection of texts for inclusion. . . . Attention has understandably been focused on what might be called the religious aspects of Islam, such as scripture, theology, sects, law, ritual and mysticism, but within those limits the texts chosen are marked by substantially of content, by geographical, chronological and social diversity, and by an intelligent use of less well known authors. . . . An excellent starting point for a systematic and analytical examination of Islam."—G. R. Hawting, Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies

Language

Original language

English

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kind of arbitrary collection of topics and sources, w no historical background or context, and no review of the primary or secondary literature

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