Islam: A Worldwide Encyclopedia [4 volumes]
- ISBN-10
- 1610692179
- ISBN-13
- 9781610692175
- Series
- Islam
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 1813
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-05-18
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Cenap Çakmak
Description
This expansive four-volume encyclopedia presents a broad introduction to Islam that enables learning about the fundamental role of Islam in world history and promotes greater respect for cultural diversity. • Comprises concise, jargon-free entries written by experts in their fields, providing readers with accurate viewpoints that cut through the bias and controversies regarding most Islamic concepts • Supplies an authoritative introduction of Islam to Western readers that addresses the subject from historical, geographical, conceptual, and personal perspectives • Provides students with a current bibliography • Features color inserts with 16 pages of compelling images from Islam around the world in each volume
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- 2018-02-16
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