Great world religions. Islam
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Great world religions. Islam
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9781490666709
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6 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course workbook (PDF format)
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Compact discs.
Course no. 6102.
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The length of each lecture is: ca. 30 min. The entire program consists of 12 lectures.
Contents:
Islam yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- Five pillars of Islam -- Muhammad, Prophet and Statesman -- God's word, the Quranic worldview -- Muslim community, faith and Politics -- Paths to God, Islamic law and mysticsim -- Islamic revivalism, renewal and reform -- Contemporary resurgence of Islam -- Islam at the crossroads -- Women and change in Islam -- Islam in the West -- Future of Islam.
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Summary:
University professor and international government and media consultant John L. Esposito discuss the facts and myths surrounding Islam and its more than 1.2 billion adherents. They further discuss Islam's role as both a religion and a way of life, and its deep impact on world affairs both historically and today.
