Islam and Violence in the Modern Era

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Islam and Violence in the Modern Era
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Total Pages : 249
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ISBN-10 : 9780230625570
ISBN-13 : 0230625576
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Book Synopsis Islam and Violence in the Modern Era by : Beverley Milton-Edwards

Book excerpt: This book examines dimensions of Islam and violence within wider debates about politics, history, faith, power and struggle both within Muslims' realms and outside. It explores the motif of violence in its myriad aspects including debates about sacrifice, private and public violence, responses and reactions, as well as suicide and martyrdom.


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