{"title":"Stéphane Lacroix","description":"\u003cp\u003eStéphane Lacroix delves into the complex intersections of faith, politics, and society, offering profound insights into contemporary religious movements. His works invite readers to explore the evolving landscape of spirituality with a critical and nuanced perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on themes such as modern Islamic thought and religious dynamics, Lacroix’s writing combines scholarly rigor with accessible analysis, making his books essential reading for anyone interested in the challenges and transformations within the world of religion and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"twilight-of-the-saints-by-stephane-lacroix-9780231215213","title":"Twilight of the Saints","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn scarcely a century, Salafism has transformed Sunni Islam. Claiming to be a revival of the purest form of Islam, this movement promotes ultraconservative social and religious norms and rejects all non-Sunni religious groups. In Egypt, its influence has grown to the point of reshaping mainstream conceptions of the faith. How did such a deep religious transformation sweep through Egypt so rapidly? What is the significance of Salafism for the country's political scene, both before and after Hosni Mubarak fell from power in 2011?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwilight of the Saints\u003c\/em\u003e examines the history of Salafism in Egypt from its 1920s emergence in Cairo's scholarly circles through the present day, shedding new light on the movement's shifting relationship to politics. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and interviews, Stéphane Lacroix illustrates how Salafism redefined what it means to be Muslim for Egyptians. He emphasizes the factors that distinguish the Salafis from the Muslim Brotherhood, despite their parallel trajectories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salafis, who initially shunned oppositional politics, were looked upon more favourably by the authorities, who perceived a greater threat from their Islamist counterparts. Lacroix explores how Salafism influenced the dynamics of the 2011 revolution and the democratic transition that ended with the army's takeover of the country, as well as how it has fared since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwilight of the Saints\u003c\/em\u003e offers an in-depth, authoritative understanding of the relationship of Salafism, politics, and authoritarianism in Egypt, with significant implications for the wider Muslim world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47406342242540,"sku":"9780231215213","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/51_UkfXUnfL.jpg?v=1773963268"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephane-lacroix.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}