Islam: A Concise Introduction by Huston Smith

Islam: A Concise Introduction by Huston Smith This book is USED (not new) Condition: - cover worn, Format: Publisher: HarperOne : , 2001, ISBN: 9780060095574 / 0060095571 Dimensions: 13.49cm x 0.64cm x 20.32cm, 112 pages SKU: 5407ai - We use NZ Post overnight for delivery so please allow 1-5 days for delivery - If you would like to see more photos of the book, ask a question and we'll add them Book Description: The world's premier authority on religious traditions presents a concise and timely guide to the history, teachings, and practice of Islam. Drawn from his masterful presentation of Islam in the bestselling book The World's Religions (over two million copies sold), Huston Smith offers a revealing look into the heart of a tradition with more than one billion adherents worldwide. Dispelling narrow and distorted notions about the nature of Islam and featuring a new introduction by the author, this book compellingly conveys the profound appeal of Islam, while addressing such timely issues as the true meaning of jihad, the role of women in Islamic societies, and the remarkable growth of Islam in America.