Muslim-Jewish relations in the United States; Israel; and Europe are tenuous. Jews and Muslims struggle to understand one another and know little about each other’s traditions and beliefs. Firestone explains the remarkable similarities and profound differences between Judaism and Islam; the complex history of Jihad; the legal and religious positions of Jews in the world of Islam; how various expressions of Islam (Sunni; Shi`a; Sufi; Salafi; etc.) regard Jews; the range of Muslim views about Israel; and much more. He addresses these issues and others with candor and integrity; and he writes with language; symbols; and ideas that make sense to Jews. Exploring these subjects in today’s vexed political climate is a delicate undertaking. Firestone draws on the research and writings of generations of Muslim; Jewish; and other scholars; as well as his own considerable expertise in this field. The book’s tone is neither disparaging; apologetic; nor triumphal. Firestone provides many original sources in translation; as well as an appendix of additional key sources in context. Most importantly; this book is readable and reasoned; presenting to readers for the first time the complexity of Islam and its relationship toward Jews and Judaism.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A masterly compilationBy Francois-Marie PatorniThis is a masterly compilation of the Civil War History of New Mexico. I am intrigued by the three stars rating of the previous reviewer. This book is not meant to read from beginning to end; it is "the" reference for historians of New Mexico. As a writer of the history of the French in New Mexico; I find it a "must" for my personal library.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Finding this book in a library may be a better optionBy DavidThis massive; expensive book should have been sold in two parts; with the section of rosters sold separately. The rosters should not be seen as complete; though; as errors have already been found. The first section is a gem; with little known soldier stories never before published. The focus is on Hispanic soldiers; who comprised the majority of the New Mexico's Volunteer regiments. For the professional scholar or genealogist; this book would be a good purchase. But for less than that; finding the book in a library is a better -- and far less expensive -- option.
