This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the teachings and practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary practice. John L. Esposito, an internationally renowned expert on Islam, traces the development of Islam and its impact on world history and politics. Lucidly written and expansive in scope, Islam: The Straight Path, Fifth Edition, provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions. It is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam, world religions, comparative religions, and Middle East history and culture. A FREE 6-month subscription to Oxford Islamic Studies Online (www.oxfordislamicstudies.com), edited by John L. Esposito, is included with the purchase of every new copy of this text.
- ISBN10 0199381453
- ISBN13 9780199381456
- Publish Date 9 November 2015 (first published 6 October 1988)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 March 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
- Edition 5th Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 368
- Language English