Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires

by Juan R.I. Cole

Book Overview

In the midst of the dramatic seventh-century war between two empires, Muhammad was a spiritual seeker in search of community and sanctuary.

Many observers stereotype Islam and its scripture as inherently extreme or violent-a narrative that has overshadowed the truth of its roots. In this masterfully told account, preeminent Middle East expert Juan Cole takes us back to Islam's-and the Prophet Muhammad's-origin story.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156858783X
• ISBN13: 9781568587837
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Nation Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.3"