Islam

A Concise Introduction

Huston Smith

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HarperCollins
03 October 2023

Philosophy of religion; Comparative religion; History of religion; Islam; Islamic theology

Drawn from his masterful presentation of Islam in the bestselling The World’s Religions (over 2,000,000 copies sold), Huston Smith offers a highly readable and incisive guide to the heart of a tradition with more than 1 billion adherents worldwide.

Dispelling narrow and distorted notions about the nature of Islam, Smith shows the rich history, culture, and values that sustain this vibrant tradition. As Huston points out, Islam itself means primarily “peace” and its full connotation is “the peace that comes when one’s life is surrendered to God.” Featuring a new introduction for these troubled times, the book covers not only the history and teachings, but also such timely issues as the true meaning of jihad, the role of women in Islamic societies, and the remarkable growth of Islam in America.

This book will stand apart as the least expensive, and most concise, timely, and reliable introduction available today.

By: Huston Smith
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 143mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 92g
ISBN: 9780060095574
ISBN 10: 0060095571
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 03 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Huston Smith is internationally known and revered as the premier teacher of world religions. He is the focus of a five-part PBS television series with Bill Moyers and has taught at Washington University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, and the University of California at Berkeley. The recipient of twelve honorary degrees, Smith's fifteen books include his bestselling The World's Religions, Why Religion Matters, and his autobiography, Tales of Wonder.

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A Concise Introduction

Huston Smith

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