Morrissey, Fitzroy

A Short History of Islamic Thought

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ISBN 13:
9781789545661
author:
Morrissey, Fitzroy
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Apollo
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
1.8 x 12.9 x 12.9 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religious,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£10.79

Description

A Short History of Islamic Thought by Fitzroy Morrissey provides a comprehensive overview of Islamic thought from its foundation in the seventh century to the present day. This concise volume explores the key teachings of the Qur'an and Hadith, analyzes great works of Islamic theology, philosophy, and law, and delves into the mystical writings of the Sufis. Morrissey considers the impact of foreign cultures on early Islam, accounts for the crystallization of Sunni and Shi'i forms of the faith, and explains the rise of intellectual trends like Islamic modernism and Islamism in recent times. By tracing fourteen centuries of Islamic history, Morrissey presents a nuanced faith made up of several often competing intellectual tendencies. This engaging volume will appeal to readers looking to better understand the world's second largest religion and those interested in the intellectual history of the last millennium and a half.

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