Bruce B Lawrence

Who Is Allah?

Sprachen: Englisch. 23,4 cm / 21,1 cm / 1,5 cm ( B/H/T )
EAN 9781469654676
31,00 €
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240 Seiten
August 2019
University of North Carolina Press

Offers a unique approach to understanding Allah, the central focus of Muslim religious expression. Drawing on history, culture, theology, politics, and the media, Bruce Lawrence identifies key religious practices by which Allah is revered and remembered, illuminating how the very name of Allah is interwoven into the everyday experience of Muslims.

Bruce B. Lawrence, a leading scholar of Islam, is the author or editor of many books, including The Qur'an: A Biography and Messages to the World: The Statements of Osama Bin Laden. He is Nancy and Jeffrey Marcus Professor of the Humanities and Professor of Islamic Studies Emeritus at Duke University.