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IN THE SHADOW OF THE PROPHET: The Struggle for the Soul of Islam
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IN THE SHADOW OF THE PROPHET: The Struggle for the Soul of Islam Hardcover - 1998

by Viorst, Milton

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Anchor Books, 1998. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. In his new book, IN THE SHADOW OF THE PROPHET, journalist Milton Viorst takes us behind the scenes of Middle Eastern politics to illuminate the complex struggle throughout the region to reconcile the Muslim community's fierce determination to live by traditional Islamic law and beliefs with the desire for economic and political power in today's world. Based on in-depth interviews with scores of key Islamic leaders and thinkers,IN THE SHADOW OF THE PROPHETexplores the theological straitjacket in which traditional Islam has placed the region - and what the struggle for the direction of Islam means to the West. Author of SANDCASTLES. As new, unread, first edition, first printing, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. [Not remainder-marked or price-clipped]
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  • Title IN THE SHADOW OF THE PROPHET: The Struggle for the Soul of Islam
  • Author Viorst, Milton
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1st Edition 1st Printing
  • Condition New
  • Pages 355
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Anchor Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 1998
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 10666
  • ISBN 9780385476911 / 0385476914
  • Weight 1.38 lbs (0.63 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.47 x 6.41 x 1.32 in (24.05 x 16.28 x 3.35 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Islam and world politics, Islamic countries - Politics and government
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 97037523
  • Dewey Decimal Code 320.550

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