Islam

Author: Karen Armstrong

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Category: Islam
Category: History Of Religion
Orion Publishing Co
Fastbooks book price: 12.82 EUR
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Karen Armstrong's elegant and concise book traces how Islam grew from the other religions of the book, Judaism and Christianity; introduces us to the character of Muhammed; and demonstrates that for much of its history, the religion has been a force for enlightenment that promoted liberties for women and allowed the arts and sciences to flourish.

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