Islam: The Straight Path

John L. Esposito

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This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the teachings and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary practice. John L. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of Islam and its impact on world history and politics.

Lucidly written and expansive in scope, Islam: The Straight Path, Updated Fifth Edition, provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions. It is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam, world religions, comparative religions, and Middle East history and culture.

Book Details

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publish Date: Apr 15th, 2016
Pages: 368
Language: English
Edition: undefined - 0005
Dimensions: 8.90in - 6.70in - 1.10in - 1.15lb
EAN: 9780190632151
Categories: • Islam - History

About the Author

John L. Esposito is University Professor, Professor of Religion and International Affairs and of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. He is the author or editor of more than 45 books, including What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam and The Future of Islam and is Editor in Chief of Oxford Islamic Studies Online.

Praise for this book

"This is the answer to every teacher's prayer for an informed and balanced introductory book. It is elegantly written, beautifully synthesized, and helpful."--Leila Fawaz, Tufts University"Islam: The Straight Path is a remarkable testament to the author's breadth of scholarship and descriptive and explanatory economy."--Peter Matthews Wright, The Colorado College"Esposito's work in modern Islam gives him a rich perspective for introducing readers to the main modern strands of reform and revivalism, moderation, and extremism that shape the Islamic worldview in the twenty-first century."--Seth Ward, University of Wyoming