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Islam A Concise Introduction
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 DescriptionProvides information about the history of Islam and its basic concepts and teachings, and discusses the appeal of Islam, the true meaning of jihad, the role of women, and the future of Islam. Author descriptionHuston Smith is internationally known and revered as the premier teacher of world religions and for his bestselling book The World's Religions. He was the focus of a five-part PBS television series with Bill Moyers, and has taught at Washington University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, and the University of California, Berkeley. Born in Changshu, China, he currently resides in Berkeley, CA. |
