Radical Islam and the revival of medieval theology

With a scope that bridges the gap between the study of classical Islam and the modern Middle East, this book uncovers a profound theological dimension in contemporary Islamic radicalism and explores the continued relevance of medieval theology to modern debates. This combines classical Islamic schol...

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Main Author: Lav, Daniel (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2012
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Summary:With a scope that bridges the gap between the study of classical Islam and the modern Middle East, this book uncovers a profound theological dimension in contemporary Islamic radicalism and explores the continued relevance of medieval theology to modern debates. This combines classical Islamic scholarship with a deep familiarity with contemporary radicalism and offers compelling new insights into the structure of modern radical Islam.
Physical Description:ix, 238 pages 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781107009646 (hardback)
1107009642 (hardback)