John L. Esposito Livres

Ideal for courses in Asian/Eastern religions, Religions of Asia Today, Third Edition, covers the same material contained in the authors' longer textbook, World Religions Today, Fifth Edition, while also featuring a unique chapter on Islam in Asia. Revealing the significance of religion in contemporary life, it explores Hinduism, Buddhism, South Asian religions, East Asian religions, indigenous religions, and new religions as dynamic, ongoing forces in the lives of individuals and in the collective experience of modern societies. This unique volume accomplishes two goals: it connects today's religions to their classical beliefs and practices and focuses on how these religions have both radically changed the modern world and been changed by it. The book is enhanced by numerous pedagogical aids--text boxes, timelines, maps, illustrations, discussion questions, a comprehensive glossary of key terms, and suggestions for further reading--and more than 100 photographs. For a wealth of additional teaching and study resources, visit the book's Companion Website. Also available to suit your course needs: World Religions Today, Fifth Edition: 978-0-19-999959-0 Religions of the West Today, Third Edition: 978-0-19-999963-7

Islamophobia has escalated since September 11, manifesting in discrimination, hate speech, physical attacks, and anti-Muslim campaigns. Events like the 2006 Danish cartoon crisis and Pope Benedict XVI's Regensburg speech highlight critical issues such as image-making, multiculturalism, freedom of expression, respect for religious symbols, and interfaith relations. The 1997 Runnymede Report defines Islamophobia as "dread, hatred, and hostility towards Islam and Muslims," rooted in closed views that perpetuate negative stereotypes. Such acts violate fundamental human rights, manifesting in various forms, including attacks on mosques and Islamic centers, workplace and school discrimination, and public hate speech. This collection of essays adopts a multidisciplinary approach, featuring insights from Muslim, American, and European scholars. It combines analysis with policy recommendations, assessing existing good practices and proposing new strategies to combat discrimination, hatred, and racism. Contributors aim to foster understanding and develop effective responses to the challenges posed by Islamophobia, emphasizing the importance of interfaith dialogue and respect for diversity in addressing these pressing societal issues.

In this brilliant portrait of Islam today—and tomorrow—John L. Esposito draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world. Recent decades have brought extraordinary changes in the Muslim world, and in addressing all of these issues, Esposito paints a complex picture of Islam in all its diversity—a picture of urgent importance as we face the challenges of the coming century.

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, there has been an overwhelming demand for information about Islam. As a leading expert, John Esposito has found himself called upon to speak to a wide range of audiences, including members of Congress, the Bush administration,government agencies, the military, and the media. Out of this experience, he has identified the most pressing questions people consistently ask about Islam.In What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam , Esposito presents in question-and-answer format the information that most people want to know. Esposito provides succinct, accessible, sensitive, and even-handed answers to questions that range from the general--"What do Muslims believe?" and "Whowas Muhammad?"--to more specific issues like Is Islam compatible with modernization, capitalism and democracy? How do Muslims view Judaism and Christianity? Are women second-class citizens in Islam? What is jihad? Does the Quran condone terrorism? What does Islam say about homosexuality, birthcontrol, abortion, and slavery?The editor of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Modern Islam and The Oxford History of Islam , and author of Unholy War and many other acclaimed works, John Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. This brief and readable book is the first place to look for information on the faith,customs, and political beliefs of the more than one billion people who call themselves Muslims.

F.E. Peters, a scholar without peer in the comparative study of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, revisits his pioneering work after twenty-five years. Peters has rethought and thoroughly rewritten his classic <i>The Children of Abraham</i> for a new generation of readers-at a time when the understanding of these three religious traditions has taken on a new and critical urgency. He began writing about all three faiths in the 1970s, long before it was fashionable to treat Islam in the context of Judaism and Christianity, or to align all three for a family portrait. In this updated edition, he lays out the similarities and differences of the three religious siblings with great clarity and succinctness and with that same remarkable objectivity that is the hallmark of all the author's work. Peters traces the three faiths from the sixth century B.C., when the Jews returned to Palestine from exile in Babylonia, to the time in the Middle Ages when they approached their present form. He points out that all three faith groups, whom the Muslims themselves refer to as People of the Book, share much common ground. Most notably, each embraces the practice of worshipping a God who intervenes in history on behalf of His people. The book's text is direct and accessible with thorough and nuanced discussions of each of the three religions. Updated footnotes provide the reader with expert guidance into the highly complex issues that lie between every line of this stunning and timely new edition of <i>The Children of Abraham.</i> ?

Are Islam and the West on a collision course? Are Islamic fundamentalists a threat to stability in the Muslim world and to American interests? John Esposito argues that such perceptions stem from a long history of mutual distrust and are overly simplistic. He places the challenge of Islam in critical perspective, exploring its vitality as a global force and its historical relations with the West. Esposito systematically assesses Islamic politics in key nations like Iran, Libya, and Egypt, highlighting the diversity within Islamic movements, from moderates to radicals, and correcting the misconception of a monolithic Islam. He examines the potential challenges posed by Islam in light of events like the Rushdie affair and the Gulf War, as well as the push for democratization in the Muslim world. The book addresses pressing issues facing Islam and the West, including pluralism, human rights, and the status of women and minorities amid Islamic revivalism. Esposito, a leading authority on the Islamic world, has received acclaim in both Muslim nations and the West for his insightful analyses. His work sheds new light on one of the most critical issues in contemporary world politics.

Tato rozsáhlá monografie zkoumá místa zrodu pěti velkých náboženství, sleduje jejich šíření po světě a zabývá se rolí víry v lidských životech a kulturách v uplynulých staletích. Můžeme v ní sledovat zrod hinduismu a buddhismu v Indii, stejně jako osudy tří velkých monoteistických náboženství – judaismu, křesťanství a islámu na Předním východě, a to až do 21. století. Před námi se tak odkryje fascinující historie zbožnosti, od jednoduchých rituálů inspirovaných lidským údivem nad silami přírody, které se během tisíciletého vývoje přetvořily do promyšlených myšlenkových systémů, bohatého písemnictví a složitých tradic.

È vero che civiltà occidentale e Islam sono inconciliabili? Cosa ne pensa quel miliardo e mezzo di fedeli musulmani che conosciamo così poco? Tutto quello che dovresti sapere sull’Islam e che nessuno ti ha mai raccontato finalmente squarcia il velo dei pregiudizi dando voce a un mondo composito, troppo spesso ignorato o frainteso. I dati qui presentati sono il frutto di un pluriennale sondaggio di opinione, condotto attraverso decine di migliaia di interviste realizzate in più di 35 nazioni a popolazione prevalentemente musulmana o con una presenza musulmana significativa. Le domande formulate per il campione degli intervistati toccano temi di scottante attualità: c’è l’Islam dietro il terrorismo? Perché il sentimento anti-americano nel mondo islamico è così forte? Chi sono gli estremisti? Che seguito hanno presso la gente comune? Quali sono i reali desideri delle donne musulmane? Tralasciando ogni presa di posizione preconcetta e ogni artificio retorico, basandosi semplicemente sulle evidenze emerse dai dati analizzati, John L. Esposito e Dalia Mogahed rivelano quale sia il sentire diffuso nel mondo islamico, non quello dei cosiddetti “esperti”, ma quello degli uomini e delle donne intorno a noi. E i risultati sono sorprendenti.

Das Buch beleuchtet die Integration der Mehrheit der Muslime in Deutschland und deren Streben nach Freiheit und wirtschaftlicher Teilhabe, ähnlich wie in Industrienationen. Es basiert auf einer umfassenden Gallup-Studie, die Vorurteile abbaut und einen realistischen Einblick in die Werte und Einstellungen von 1,3 Milliarden Muslime weltweit bietet.