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Cultural introspection through Islamic converts' lenses.
"Beyond Belief" isn't just an exploration; it's a journey across ideological landscapes, offering you intimate narratives from Islamic converts. It dives into the personal and societal transformations shaped by faith, giving texture to abstract philosophical and religious debates. If understanding the depth of religion's impact on identity and culture matters to you, this book is a window into that complex world, penned by a Nobel Laureate no less.
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ISBN: 9780330517874
Authors:
V.S. Naipaul
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2010-09-03
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.81
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Cultural introspection through Islamic converts' lenses.
"Beyond Belief" isn't just an exploration; it's a journey across ideological landscapes, offering you intimate narratives from Islamic converts. It dives into the personal and societal transformations shaped by faith, giving texture to abstract philosophical and religious debates. If understanding the depth of religion's impact on identity and culture matters to you, this book is a window into that complex world, penned by a Nobel Laureate no less.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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