The Many Faces of Islam
Subtitle: Perspectives on a Resurgent Civilization
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Published: December 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9780813018072
Subjects: Islam; Islamic studies; Islamic Government; Islamic Philosophy; Religion - World Religions; Religion; Middle East; Islam - General; Essence, genius, nature; Middle East - General; 20th century; Appreciation; Islam and world politics
Description: "Written in a style easily accessible to both students and general readers, The Many Faces of Islam offers a wide range of perspectives of modern Islamic culture and religious practice. Seeking to dispel the perception that Islamic fundamentalism and extremism represent Islam in its entirely, Nissim Rejwan surveys the issues and provides numerous excerpts from modern writers and scholars. Muslim and non-Muslim, summarizing the many problems and dilemmas facing contemporary Muslims.".

"Rejwan argues that to view Islam as uniform and all of a piece invites confusion and miscomprehension. The rich sampling of readings amplifies the summary discussion and demonstrates the surprising variety of Islamic concepts and practices. Issues include the uniqueness of Islam, the decline of the Islamic establishment, the impact of modernity, misunderstandings of Islam, Islam and the Dhimmis, the fundamentalist revival, and more."--BOOK JACKET.