| Description |
vi, 424 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
pt. 1. The beginnings (632-750). The Kharijites -- Proto-Shi-ite phenomena under the Umayyads -- The general religious movement -- God's determination of events -- Faith and community -- pt. 2. The century of struggle (750-850). The establishment of the 'Abbasids -- The attraction of reasoning -- The great Mu'tazilites -- pt. 3. The triumph of Sunnism (850-945). The polarity of Sunnism and Shi'ism -- The maturing of Sunnite theology |
| Summary |
A clear picture of the main lines of philosophical development from the death of Muhammad in 632, to 950 |
| Analysis |
Islam, 632-950 |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Islam -- Doctrines -- History.
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| LC no. |
73079266 |
| ISBN |
085224245X |
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1851681523 (Oneworld) |
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9780852242452 |
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9781851681525 (Oneworld) |
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