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Apocalypse in Islam
Jean-Pierre Filiu
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Description for Apocalypse in Islam
Paperback. An exploration of a troubling phenomenon: the fast-growing belief in Muslim countries that the end of the world is at hand - and with it the "Great Battle," prophesied by both Sunni and Shi'i tradition, which many believers expect will begin in the Afghan-Pakistani borderlands. It uncovers the role of apocalypse in Islam over the centuries. Translator(s): DeBevoise, M. B. Num Pages: 288 pages, 23 color illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
This is an eye-opening exploration of a troubling phenomenon: the fast-growing belief in Muslim countries that the end of the world is at hand--and with it the Great Battle, prophesied by both Sunni and Shii tradition, which many believers expect will begin in the Afghan-Pakistani borderlands. Jean-Pierre Filiu uncovers the role of apocalypse in Islam over the centuries, and highlights its extraordinary resurgence in recent decades. Identifying 1979 as a decisive year in the rise of contemporary millenarian speculation, he stresses the ease with which subsequent events in the Middle East have been incorporated into the intellectual universe ... Read more
This is an eye-opening exploration of a troubling phenomenon: the fast-growing belief in Muslim countries that the end of the world is at hand--and with it the Great Battle, prophesied by both Sunni and Shii tradition, which many believers expect will begin in the Afghan-Pakistani borderlands. Jean-Pierre Filiu uncovers the role of apocalypse in Islam over the centuries, and highlights its extraordinary resurgence in recent decades. Identifying 1979 as a decisive year in the rise of contemporary millenarian speculation, he stresses the ease with which subsequent events in the Middle East have been incorporated into the intellectual universe ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
409g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520272644
SKU
V9780520272644
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About Jean-Pierre Filiu
Jean-Pierre Filiu is Associate Professor at the Institute for Political Studies (Sciences Po) in Paris. Formerly a Visiting Professor at Georgetown University, he has extensive experience working with NGOs and as a diplomat in the Middle East. His writings about the Muslim world have been translated into a dozen languages.
Reviews for Apocalypse in Islam
A timely and highly recommended work. Booklist A fascinating book.
Bruce Riedel Tablet Magazine Apocalypse in Islam makes a crucially important contribution to our understanding of current events.
Charles Cameron Jihadology Carefully outlines what the apocalyptic literature is saying, and places it in a broad historical and theological context. It presents sober ... Read more
Bruce Riedel Tablet Magazine Apocalypse in Islam makes a crucially important contribution to our understanding of current events.
Charles Cameron Jihadology Carefully outlines what the apocalyptic literature is saying, and places it in a broad historical and theological context. It presents sober ... Read more