Ohlig, KarlHeinz

The Hidden Origins of Islam: New Research into Its Early History

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ISBN 13:
9781591026341
author:
Ohlig, KarlHeinz
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Prometheus Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
405
Dimensions:
23.1 x 15.5 x 3 cm
Genre:
History of religion
Condition:
New
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£27.91

Description

The Hidden Origins of Islam: New Research into Its Early History A surprising picture of the foundations of Islamic religious history begins to emerge from the seventh and eighth centuries of the Christian era. Excavated coins and ancient inscriptions reveal symbols used in a documented Syrian Arabic theology with Christian roots. This thought-provoking volume reinterprets traditional contexts of historical evidence and rereads passages of the Qur'an, unveiling a highly unconventional view of Islamic history. The lack of verifiable biographical material about Muhammad and the origins of the Qur'an is striking. Most existing biographical traditions date to nearly two centuries after his death, when a powerful and idealized empire had become synonymous with his name and vision. This has led to an exaggerated and often artificial characterization of the prophetic figure and many questionable interpretations of the holy book. By examining datable and localizable artifacts, researchers in this book shed new light on the historical developments, misconceptions, and fallacies of Islam. The result is a fresh understanding of the early history of Islam, one that challenges prevailing assumptions and interpretations.

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