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The Crucible of Islam
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Little is known about Arabia in the sixth century, yet from this distant time and place emerged a faith and an empire that stretched from the Iberian Peninsula to India. Today, Muslims account for nearly a quarter of the global population.
A renowned classicist, G. W. Bowersock seeks to illuminate this obscure and dynamic period in the history of Islam—exploring why arid Arabia proved to be such fertile ground for Muhammad's prophetic message, and why that message spread so quickly to the wider world. The Crucible of Islam offers a compelling explanation of how one of the world's great religions took shape.
"A remarkable work of scholarship."
-Wall Street Journal
"A little book of explosive originality and penetrating judgment. The joy of reading this account of the background and emergence of early Islam is the knowledge that Bowersock has built it from solid stones. A masterpiece of the historian's craft."
-Peter Brown, New York Review of Books
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The Crucible of Islam by G. W. Bowersock is praised for its scholarly depth, erudition, and clarity in explaining the origins of Islam. Critics commend its ability to weave together complex historical narratives into a coherent and engaging account, effectively capturing the essence of early Islam's formation. This book is a masterful and invaluable exploration of the political, social, and religious contexts of 6th- and 7th-century Arabia, dispelling myths and offering fresh insights into this pivotal period.
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ISBN: 9780674237728
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 May 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Illustration: 5 photos, 2 maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 184.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 240
About the Author
G. W. Bowersock is Professor Emeritus of Ancient History at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton.
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