[PDF.09xr] Ancient Religions, Modern Politics: The Islamic Case in Comparative Perspective

Ancient Religions, Modern Politics: The Islamic Case in Comparative Perspective

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 | #1099173 in Books |  Princeton University Press |  2016-12-06 | Original language:English |  9.20 x1.10 x6.00l,.0 | File type: PDF | 568 pages

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||1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.| An important and compelling work|By Mario Fusco|Given our times, and with so much of the rhetoric concerning our relations with Islam reeking of ignorance, dogmatism and fear, this is an absolutely compelling and fascinating book. It should be required reading for anyone trying to make sense of today’s headlines, particularly for those who are in a position to influence| |Michael Cook, Winner of the 2014 Holberg Prize

"Ancient Religions, Modern Politics . . . addresses a vital present-day issue on which many have offered opinions, all unsupported by the historical scholarship that he has been able to ap

Why does Islam play a larger role in contemporary politics than other religions? Is there something about the Islamic heritage that makes Muslims more likely than adherents of other faiths to invoke it in their political life? If so, what is it? Ancient Religions, Modern Politics seeks to answer these questions by examining the roles of Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity in modern political life, placing special emphasis on the relevance--or irrelevance--of thei...

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