Between Marx and Muhammad: The changing face of Central Asia

History

HIRO, DILIP

World

Harpercollins

Britain's greatest religious historian chronicles the rise and rise of fundamentalism. One of the most potent forces bedevilling the modern world is religious extremism, and the need to understand it has never been greater. Focusing in detail on Protestant fundamentalism in the United States, Jewish fundamentalism from sixteenth century Spain onwards and Muslim fundamentalism over the last four hundred years, Armstrong examines the patterns that underlie fundamentalism. These evolve from the clash between the conservative pre-modern mind that is governed by a love of myth, and the progressive rational society that relishes change. Fundamentalists view the contemporary world with horror, rejecting its claims to truth, and a state of war now exists over the future of our culture. They are not terrorists, rather, they are innovative, existing in a symbiotic relationship with an aggressive modernity, each urging the other on to greater excess. The Battle for God is original in its thesis and in its understanding; as a history of religious ideas it is fascinating, and as an explanation of one of the most destabilizing forces at large in the world today it is extraordinary.

The Battle for God

Religion & Spirituality

ARMSTRONG, KAREN

Islam

KNOPF.

Readings in the Qur'an (English and Arabic Edition)

Reference

Cragg, Kenneth

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Harpercollins College Div

The Call of the Minaret

Collins.

A contemporary English translation of the Arabic holy book which brought the sacred words of Allah to the Muslims

Readings in the Qur'an: Selected and Translated

Cardinal Basil Hume has spent 50 years as a Benedictine monk and, to celebrate, this text looks at the man, his achievements and his vocation. Written by some of the Cardinal's closest friends and associates, it offers an insight into the life and work of the highly respected leader of Britain's 5 million Catholics. Contributors include Sister Wendy who shares the Cardinal's devotion to the contemplative life, Sister Lavinia Byrne who is an outspoken liberal and a regular presenter of "Thought for the Day" on Radio 4, and the recently converted controversial MP Anne Widdecombe. Priests include the progressive Cardinal Carlo Martini of Milan who is tipped to be the next Pope, Cardinal Cachal Daly of Armagh and Father Timothy Radcliffe who is Master of the Dominicans and a likely successor to Cardinal Hume. Contributions are also be made by Lord Longford, Clifford Longley and several other experts on Basil Hume.

Basil Hume

Carolyn Butler--

Fount

Rumi: Hidden Music

A breathtaking never before translated collection of poems by Rumi, one of the world's most mystical teachers. These beautiful, contemporary new translations combined with gorgeous full color images speak directly to us now. The poems are grouped thematically, and explore the intricacies of love, longing, and the quest for truth and joy with mystical splendor.

Arts & Photography

Mafi, Maryam

Music

Thorsons Pub.

Part memoir, part polenic, it represents the side of Islam that is left out of the daily newspaper. For Asma Hasan being a Muslin is not merely a matter of birth, but a matter of choice.

Why I Am a Muslim

Politics & Social Sciences

Hasan, Asma Gull

Social Sciences

Element Books Ltd.

Part memoir and part guide to the Islam left out of the daily newspapers, a Muslim author represents seven reasons in as many chapters as to why she is committed to Islam, and why it can be a spiritual option for anyone. Reprint.

Why I Am A Muslim: An American Odyssey

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

MUHAMMAD - Prophet for Our Time

Atlas Books

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