Understanding Islam

by James A. Beverley

Book Overview

A quick but thorough introduction to the culture, history, and practices of the world's second largest religion!

What Muslims really believe about God, the world, and their place in itHow Muhammad established a religion that now stretches around the worldThe meaning of Jihad, and how it fits into Islamic teachingThe role of terrorism in an Islamic worldviewThe place of women in the Muslim worldWhy Palestine continues to be a point of contention...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785248978
• ISBN13: 9780785248972
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Good as a quickie

I am an evangelical Christian who wanted a better understanding of Islam, not from a "how to witness" viewpoint, but from a "just the facts, ma'am." This book did that. It felt as though it was writen from a balanced perspective. The author often pointed out where Islamic beliefs and academic understanding of the Qur'an differ. These tended to be critical of traditional Islamic beliefs. The truth is, academic understanding of the Christian and Hebrew Bible is also often at odds with traditional beliefs. I don't put much faith in the academics, but do try to understand what they are presenting. Those parts I would read with a grain of salt.The chapters are on Islam, Muhammad, Quran, Muslims, Women, Jihad and Terrorism, and Palestine. Interesting and I got a good overview. For it's price is a good beginner's primer.