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Cambridge Companions to Religion: The Cambridge Companion to Muhammad
Jonathan E Brockopp
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Paperback. A collection of essays by some of the most accomplished scholars in the field exploring the life and legacy of the Prophet. Editor(s): Brockopp, Jonathan E. Series: Cambridge Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 344 pages, 14 b/w illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLP1. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 468. Series: Cambridge Companions to Religion. 344 pages, 14 b/w illus. 3 maps. Editor(s): Brockopp, Jonathan E. A collection of essays by some of the most accomplished scholars in the field exploring the life and legacy of the Prophet. Cateogry: (UF) Further/Higher Education. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLP1. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight: 468.
As the Messenger of God, Muhammad stands at the heart of the Islamic religion, revered by Muslims throughout the world. The Cambridge Companion to Muhammad comprises a collection of essays by some of the most accomplished scholars in the field exploring the life and legacy of the Prophet. The book is divided into three sections, the first charting his biography and the milieu into which he was born, the revelation of the Qur'an, and his role within the early Muslim community. The second part assesses his legacy as a law-maker, philosopher, and politician and, finally, in the third part, chapters ... Read more
As the Messenger of God, Muhammad stands at the heart of the Islamic religion, revered by Muslims throughout the world. The Cambridge Companion to Muhammad comprises a collection of essays by some of the most accomplished scholars in the field exploring the life and legacy of the Prophet. The book is divided into three sections, the first charting his biography and the milieu into which he was born, the revelation of the Qur'an, and his role within the early Muslim community. The second part assesses his legacy as a law-maker, philosopher, and politician and, finally, in the third part, chapters ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Cambridge Companions to Religion
Condition
New
Weight
494g
Number of Pages
346
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521713726
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V9780521713726
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About Jonathan E Brockopp
Jonathan E. Brockopp is Associate Professor of History and Religious Studies at Pennsylvania State University. A specialist on early Islamic legal texts, he has written widely on Islamic law, ethics, and comparative religions. His books include Early Maliki Law: Ibn Abd al-Hakam and his Major Compendium of Jurisprudence (2000), Judaism and Islam in Practice: A Sourcebook (2000, co-authored with Jacob ... Read more
Reviews for Cambridge Companions to Religion: The Cambridge Companion to Muhammad
'... a genuine contribution to the vast field of study of Muhammad ... The chapter subjects are well-conceived and cover a broad and instructive terrain. The individual contributions represent the highest standards of research in the field ... This felicitous combination of thoughtful conceptualization of salient topics and their proficient execution renders this a highly teachable book.' Shahab Ahmed, Harvard ... Read more