The religious refugee first emerged as a mass phenomenon in the late fifteenth century. Over the following two and a half centuries; millions of Jews; Muslims; and Christians were forced from their homes and into temporary or permanent exile. Their migrations across Europe and around the globe shaped the early modern world and profoundly affected literature; art; and culture. Economic and political factors drove many expulsions; but religion was the factor most commonly used to justify them. This was also the period of religious revival known as the Reformation. This book explores how reformers' ambitions to purify individuals and society fueled movements to purge ideas; objects; and people considered religiously alien or spiritually contagious. * Aims to explain religious ideas and movements of the Reformation in non-technical and comparative language. * Moves Jews and Muslims to the centre of the traditional Reformation narrative; and considers how the exile experience shaped early modern culture; art; politics; and cities. * Traces the historical patterns that still account for the growing numbers of modern religious refugees.
#2233043 in Books Intisar A Rabb 2014-12-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .94 x 5.98l; #File Name: 1107080991432 pagesDoubt in Islamic Law Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. I am glad I bought and even more thrilled now that I ...By Zora N.Prof. Rabb does what few Islamic legal scholars do: make the detail of the law accessible. This thoroughly engaging and informative treatment of an Islamic legacy long overlooked but critical to legal deliberations and commentary on "terrorist" rhetoric today; it is a must have for those who want to know about a truly rich surrounding one legal concept that contextualizes thought in the legal tradition. I am glad I bought and even more thrilled now that I have read it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book and engaging to readBy Fournier23This is a thoroughly researched and novel exploration of the concept of doubt across various facets of Islamic law. It is accessible not only to Islamic legal scholars; but also to those who are interested in the subject and want to learn more about it. Rabb writes with a lively and engaging style; which guides the reader along through complex ideas; digging into richly complicated territory with expert knowledge and direction. She also tells many stories from Islamic history and literature; which provides a fuller picture of the subject. I would highly recommend to scholars and students in Islamic law; as well as readers who would like to learn about the subject.0 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Rabb's book is full of Sharia apologetics and propaganda; ...By CustomerRabb's book is full of Sharia apologetics and propaganda; her interest is death to American liberty; and the destruction of our constitutional freedoms. She preaches this same hatred of American values at Harvard; where she explicitly aims to "build a community of Islamic law scholars in the academy†and dictate “policy and media discourse about Islamic law.â€
