Islam

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Past, Present and Future

By Hans Kung

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Islam by Hans Küng offers a comprehensive and sympathetic exploration of one of the world's major religions, dispelling common misconceptions rooted in fear and misunderstanding. This work traces the rich 1,400-year history of Islam, elucidates its core beliefs and practices, and examines its diverse schools of thought. Küng also addresses contemporary issues, shedding light on Islam's stance toward modern challenges.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for readers seeking a nuanced understanding of Islam, including students, scholars of religion, and anyone interested in contemporary religious and cultural issues.

In this extraordinary comprehensive book, Hans Küng gives an in-depth account of Islam, explaining why "peace between religions" is important.

The world's most renowned theologian turns his attention to Islam

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No other religion in the modern world has come under such close scrutiny or been viewed as a source of so much harm to our civilisation as Islam. It is routinely portrayed in the media as a promoter of terrorism, supporter of authoritarian governments, oppressor of women, and an enemy of the West.

In this sympathetic assessment of the religion, renowned Christian theologian Hans Küng demonstrates that this simplistic perception could not be further from the truth. Providing a masterful overview of Islam’s 1,400-year history, Küng’s critically acclaimed bestseller examines its fundamental beliefs and practices, outlines the major schools of thought, and surveys the positions of Islam on the urgent questions of the day.

Deft, assured, and comprehensive, this essential reference work is now available in paperback for the first time.

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Lord George Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury (1991-2002), describes the book as "a magnificent 'tour de force' by our greatest living theologian," highlighting its insightful and authoritative perspective.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851686124

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Illustration: illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 998g

Pages: 800

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Hans Kung Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Dr. Küng is President of the Foundation for a Global Ethic (Weltethos). From 1960 until his retirement in 1996, he was Professor of Ecumenical Theology and Director of the Institute for Ecumenical Research at the University of Tübingen. He is a scholar of theology and philosophy and a prolific writer.