Reformation of Islamic Thought: A Critical Historical Analysis

by نصر حامد أبو زيد

After September 11, Islam became nearly synonymous with fundamentalism in the eyes of Western media and literature. However widely held this view may be, it is at odds with Islam's rich political history. Renowned Egyptian scholar Nasr Ab Zayd here considers the full breadth of contemporary Muslim writings to examine the diverse political, religious, and cultural views that inform discourse in the Islamic world.

Reformation of Islamic Thought...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 905356828X
• ISBN13: 9789053568286
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.9" x 9.9"