Rodinson, Maxime
Muhammad
- ISBN 13:
- 9781681374925
- author:
- Rodinson, Maxime
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The New York Review of Books, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 424
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 12.7 x 2.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A biography of Muhammad that vividly recreates the time in which Islam was born. Maxime Rodinson's work introduces the Prophet as "a man of flesh and blood" who led an extraordinary life, shaping history in ways few others have. The book explores Muhammad's legacy and Islam as an ideological movement, drawing parallels with universalist religions and secular movements like Marxism. Rodinson's biography begins by setting the stage for Muhammad's prophetic calling, then follows his career and leadership, which gave birth to a religion and state. A final chapter considers how Islam has transformed the world. This book offers a unique perspective on the Prophet and his impact, making it an interesting read for those looking to understand the foundations of Islam. By examining Muhammad's life and legacy, Rodinson sheds light on the development of Islam as a complex and multifaceted faith.
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