Mohammedanism by C. Snouck Hurgronje
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"Mohammedanism" by C. Snouck Hurgronje is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work consists of a series of lectures exploring the origins, religious and political growth, and current state of Islam. The text is likely of interest to readers seeking an analytical understanding of Mohammed’s role in shaping the Islamic faith and the implications of that faith from both historical and contemporary perspectives. The opening of this text
sets the tone for a thorough examination of the emergence of Islam, beginning with a discussion on the unwavering devotion of over two hundred million followers of Mohammed and the expansion of Islam from its roots in the Arabian Peninsula. C. Snouck Hurgronje outlines the religious fervor and political ambitions that characterized the early years of the religion, emphasizing Mohammed's influence in uniting a previously fragmented Arab populace and the subsequent establishment of an expansive empire following his death. The author hints at the scholarly challenges associated with understanding the evolution of Islamic thought and practice, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into the various interpretations and interactions Islam has had with other religions throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Snouck Hurgronje, C. (Christiaan), 1857-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Mohammedanism Lectures on Its Origin, Its Religious and Political Growth, and Its Present State |
| Credits | Produced by Imran Ghory, Stan Goodman, Lazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs |
| Subject | Islam |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10163 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10163-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 574 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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