Herbert Berg
Elijah Muhammad
- ISBN 13:
- 9781851688036
- author:
- Herbert Berg
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 161
- Dimensions:
- 21.59 x 13.72 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Religious, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Elijah Muhammad: A Biography that Challenges Our Understanding of Islam. This biography assesses the impact of Elijah Muhammad's unique perspective on Islam and seeks to understand why he formulated it. Written by Herbert Berg, the book provides a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of one of the most influential African American Muslims of all time. By considering Muhammad's career within the context of racial tensions of his era, Berg sheds new light on a figure whose formulation of Islam forced scholars and Muslims alike to re-evaluate their definitions of this religious tradition. Muhammad's influence extends far beyond his own community, with hundreds of thousands of African Americans introduced to Islam through his leadership. This biography offers a nuanced exploration of Muhammad's life and ideas, one that is both thought-provoking and informative.