The Historical Dictionary of Islam
Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
Published: February 28, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 448
ISBN-13: 9780810839625
Subjects: Religion: general; Religion - World Religions; Islam; Religion; Islam - General; Religion / Reference; Reference; Dictionaries; History
Description: The reader will find entries on major sects, philosophical trends, and the responses by Islamic movements to issues of 21st century politics, such as the inroads of Westernization in the Islamic world. A chronology lists important dates from the sixth to the end of the 20th century and an introductory chapter outlines the history of Islam and religion to modern days.