Formation of Islam
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (662 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B002BIU0UO |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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"An Excellent Overview of Islam's Evolution" according to Collin Garbarino. Jonathan Berkey's book describes the social and religious development of Islam from its inception to 1500. Berkey uses an analytical approach rather than a narrative one to portray the religion as being in a state of constant development during these years. His work highlights the div. A lot of information Jason I had to review this book for a school project.The Formation of Islam: Religion and Society in the Near East, 600-1800 focuses on a variety of Islamic issues and, particularly, the development of the religion itself. Throughout the book, the author reaffirms his belief that Islam deve. Boring, Dry, and Poltically Correct Afraid to offend the Islamic adherents, boring, and very dry. Best for reading the first half of the book to best understand the early Islamic schools and branches of thought and how Sunni/Shia strife came about. Not good for understanding the conquests of Islam or the acts of Muhamma