Noted Egyptologist's careful account; written to counter flurry of misinformation after 1922 discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb; of the known facts about the reign of Tutankhamen; the cults of Amen and Aten; and Egyptian monotheism. Over 50 illustrations and hieroglyphic texts of most important hymns to Amen and Aten.
#146481 in Books Mohammed Ayoob 2007-11-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; .70 #File Name: 0472069713232 pagesThe Many Faces of Political Islam Religion and Politics in the Muslim World
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Three and a Half StarsBy Will JeromContent Summary: Ayoob's book reviews the many political faces of Islam over several countries: Turkey; Indonesia; Pakistan; Iran; Saudi Arabia; Israel and Lebanon among them. He demonstrates that there is no one monolithic understanding of Islam the world-over; and that politically also there is also a diverse array of movements in Islam; from the democratic (such as Turkey); to the fringe terror groups such as Al-Qaeda (whose impact he says; on Islam; is actually quite limited). His intention was to write an introductory text on Islam and Politics; and in this he partially succeeds. It is a good book; but not necessarily accessible for beginning readers.Analytical Review: I have to commend Ayoob for a deft and subtle understanding the nuances in religion and politics all over the Islamic world. Readers should be persuaded that there is in fact no one singular Islamic religious or political world-view; and that there is quite some diversity in the approaches and challenges Muslims today are facing. Ayoob is strongest in his analytical overview (the how and why) but weakest in his concrete; historical overview (the who; what; and when). Quite frankly; I suspect many students who are novices who read this book will become lost in many places. For example; he assumes contextual knowledge of major figures such as Mustafa Kemal Ataturk; without giving them more than line or two. The Shah's overthrow; our support for the coup against Mossadeq; get only a line or two also - this knowledge is assumed not imparted; as is knowledge of Khomeini; Sadat; etc. In short he assumes a lot more concrete historical knowledge of Islamic societies than he actually relays; and this will unfortunately detract from the important impact of his thesis. Experts; go ahead and read - but novices I'd advise you to read up on your history first.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very informativeBy Gaby ChapmanThis is a fascinating book on the major political differences in select examples of predominantly Muslim countries. The author states that he has written this book to make the subject easier to understand for the layman; but it is still a book that benefits from careful reading and re-reading0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Thalia Abisaiit is a good book and I really benefited when I wrote my assignment at college.
