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Unveiling the origins and growth of Islam.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the origins and development of Islam. Glen W. Bowersock provides a meticulous examination of the complex historical and cultural context that led to the rise of Muhammad's prophetic message and the rapid spread of Islam. Through his in-depth analysis, Bowersock sheds light on the enigmatic crucible in which one of the world's great religions took form. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply seeking a deeper understanding of Islam, this book will captivate you with its rich insights and comprehensive exploration.

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ISBN: 9780674057760

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Little is known about Arabia in the sixth century CE. Yet from this distant time and place emerged a faith and an empire that stretched from the Iberian peninsula to India. Today, Muslims account for nearly a quarter of the global population. G. W. Bowersock seeks to illuminate this most obscure and yet most dynamic period in the history of Islam--from the mid-sixth to mid-seventh century--exploring why arid Arabia proved to be such fertile ground for Muhammad's prophetic message, and why that message spread so quickly to the wider world.In Muhammad's time Arabia stood at the crossroads of great empires, a place where Christianity, Judaism, and local polytheistic traditions vied for adherents. Mecca, Muhammad's birthplace, belonged to the part of Arabia recently conquered by the Ethiopian Christian king Abraha. But Ethiopia lost western Arabia to Persia following Abraha's death, while the death of the Byzantine emperor in 602 further destabilized the region. Within this chaotic environment, where lands and populations were traded frequently among competing powers and belief systems, Muhammad began winning converts to his revelations. In a troubled age, his followers coalesced into a powerful force, conquering Palestine, Syria, and Egypt and laying the groundwork of the Umayyad Caliphate.The crucible of Islam remains an elusive vessel. Although we may never grasp it firmly, Bowersock offers the most detailed description of its contours and the most compelling explanation of how one of the world's great religions took shape.


Author: Glen W. Bowersock
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication Date: 2017
 

Unveiling the origins and growth of Islam.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the origins and development of Islam. Glen W. Bowersock provides a meticulous examination of the complex historical and cultural context that led to the rise of Muhammad's prophetic message and the rapid spread of Islam. Through his in-depth analysis, Bowersock sheds light on the enigmatic crucible in which one of the world's great religions took form. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply seeking a deeper understanding of Islam, this book will captivate you with its rich insights and comprehensive exploration.

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.