Reza aslans sets out a nuanced and cultured view of islam in no god but god. The origins, evolution, and future of islam and zealot. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, published in 2005 written by religious scholar reza aslan i know i made a mistake in the video on the time of publication. That is not a criticism but a credit to reza s immense scholarship. The early chapters lay a strong foundation for understanding islams essential tenets and character. Betsey johnson talks fashion, love and motherhood in selftitled memoir.
Concerned primarily with how and why people anthropomorphize god, aslans clear prose and fascinating historical research will keep you engaged to the provocative conclusion. All the while, aslan maintains a pageturning narrative that shows how we have made sense of god throughout history by assigning human attributes to our divine beliefs. It has been an interesting, sometimes scary, but mostly, an obscure thing for me. In no god but god, internationally acclaimed scholar reza aslan explains. His 20 book zealot on jesus was excellent, so i had high hopes for this 2011 book on islam. He is also a graduate of the iowa writers workshop.
In no god but god, internationally acclaimed scholar aslan explains islamthe origins and evolution of the faithin all its beauty and complexity. The origins, evolution, and future of islam by reza aslan, published by random house, an imprint of the random house publishing group, a division of random house, inc. He writes in his book that a time is coming when he will be denounced an apostate by a group of people. A human history will challenge the way you think about the divine and its role in our everyday lives.
The origins, evolution, and future of islam, there are two primary factions, or denominations, within islam. Reza aslans slim, yet ambitious book is the story of how humans have created god with a capital g, and its thoroughly mindblowing. A human history is less a biography of god than a study of why and how humans tend to anthropomorphize the divine. In this invaluable introduction to a faith that for much of the west remains shrouded in ignorance and fear, reza aslan, an internationally acclaimed scholar of comparative religion, examines islam. The origins, evolution and future of islam, has been translated into thirteen languages and named by blackwells as one of the hundred most important books of the last decade.
Random house trade paperbacks, 9780812982442, 384pp. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title there. Jun 24, 2005 reza aslan tells a story of islamic faith, history, and culture that comes alive. May 12, 2005 reza aslan, author of the new book no god but god. When i was 16 years old, i read the book that has probably had the greatest influence on methe brothers karamazov by fyodor dostoevsky. It is an empowering study that relies on impeccable scholarship and yet reads with the lyricism and emotion of great literature. Mar 15, 2005 55 stars for no god but god by reza aslan. This is where author, scholar, and multimedia force reza aslan begins his slim, yet ambitious book god. Jan 10, 2006 in no god but god, challenging the clash of civilizations mentality that has distorted our view of islam, aslan explains this critical faith in all its complexity, beauty, and compassion. Ten years on from 911, much of the muslim faith remains largely unknown and misunderstood in the west. Kindle file format no god but the origins evolution and. The author of this book reza aslan is an iranianamerican and a shia by persuasion.
Similar to to christianitys catholic and orthodox churches, excluding the protestants, both believe they are the true succeeding leaders of islam. No god but the origins evolution and future of islam reza aslan no god but the origins no god but the origins no god but god. Reza aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions. Reza aslan is an acclaimed writer and scholar of religions whose books include no god but god. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade, analyzing how they have influenced islams position in modern culture. Apparently, the muslim kept on hovering the christian just because he is a christian. Contrary to popular perception in the west, islam is a religion firmly rooted in the prophetic traditions of the jewish and christian scriptures. The new york times reza aslan offers an invaluable introduction to the forces that have shaped islam in this eloquent, erudite paean to islam in all of its complicated glory. No god but god by reza aslan in the third of our series of podcast interviews with the authors on the shortlist of this years guardian first book award, i spoke to reza aslan, author of no god. Goda human history takes on a topic of massive scope and brings information together from many different disciplines and puts it. If you read reza aslans book zealot, do not expect this book to be the same or even the same style.
No god but god by reza aslan penguin books australia. But those familiar with the harvard graduate and former christians work say zealot is rehashed scholarship that. A human history is reza aslans intriguing account of humanitys evolving and myriad conceptions of the divine, ranging from prehistoric cultures to modernday monotheism. That is not a criticism but a credit to rezas immense scholarship. The origins, evolution and future of islam introduction the author of this book reza aslan is an iranianamerican and a shia by persuasion.
No god but god updated edition paperback the origins, evolution, and future of islam. God a human history takes on a topic of massive scope and brings information together from many different disciplines and puts it in a readable format. The clash of monotheisms authors note chronology of key events 1. More than just a history of our understanding of god, this book is an attempt to get to the root of this humanizing impulse in order to develop a more universal spirituality. No god but god is an engaging, creative, insightful, and provocative book. No god but god by reza aslan, 2005, random house edition, in english no god but god 2005 edition open library.
No god but god book hillsborough county public library. No god but god is a persuasive and elegantly written account of the roots of. And so this extraordinary book, which started as an informative history of an idea, transforms itself into a selfhelp manual and an. A writer and scholar of comparative religions, reza aslan has earned international acclaim for the passion and clarity he has brought to these questions. The origin, evolution, and future of islam by reza aslan. Reza aslan is a good writer and a good historian of religion.
It is paperback and has 338 pages including an index. Full text of reza aslan no god but god internet archive. It is a reminder that beyond the terrorism headlines, islam, like its abrahamic cousins, has been and remains a rich, dynamic spiritual path for the vast majority of muslims. It was published in 2011 by random house publishing. Alex lang on islamic reformation, october 11, 2018 duration.
A brief history to bernard lewiss the crises of islam there is surprisingly no book for a popular audience about islam as a religion, let alone one. At the very least it is a reminder that, whether you believe in one god or many gods or no god at all, it is we who have fashioned god in our image, not the other way around. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Reza aslans toecurling fox news interview may be the weeks hottest viral clip, but lizzie crocker says his book zealot. Currently teaching an introductory course on islam at iowa, aslan is also at work on a novel. It comes in good preowned condition with some signs of bending on the softcover. Praise for no god but god grippingly narrated and thoughtfully examined. In no god but god, reza aslan, an internationally acclaimed scholar of religions. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, has been translated into thirteen languages and named by blackwells as one of the hundred most important books of the last decade. Listen to no god but god the origins, evolution, and future of islam by reza aslan available from rakuten kobo. The origins, evolution, and future of islam aslan, reza on. Reza aslan presents the origins and history of islam, with emphasis on its relation to other religions and the impact that terrorism is having on the current perception of islam throughout the nonislamic. The origins, evolution and future of islam by reza.
Similar to to christianitys catholic and orthodox churches, excluding the protestants, both believe they are the true succeeding leaders of islam after the order of the prophet muhammad. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. From the origins of spiritual thought to the concept of an active, engaged, divine presence that underlies all creation, aslan examines how the idea of god arose in human evolution, was gradually personalized, endowed with human traits and emotions, and eventually transformed into a single divine personality. The origins, evolution, and future of islam is a nonfiction book published in 2005. A fascinating, accessible introduction to islam from the. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, explains the political and social origins of islam. Writing with all the verve and brilliance we have come to expect from his pen, reza aslan has once more produced a book that will prompt reflection and shatter assumptions. While there have been a number of successful books on the topic of islamic history from karen armstrongs islam.
Concerned primarily with how and why people anthropomorphize god, aslans clear prose and fascinating historical research will keep you engaged to the provocative. If you read reza aslan s book zealot, do not expect this book to be the same or even the same style. New york times bestseller the bestselling author of zealot and host of believer explores humanitys quest to make sense of the divine in this concise and fascinating history of our understanding of god. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, a 2005 book about islam by reza aslan. Confronting religious extremism in the age of globalization, zealot. The origins, evolution, and future of islam is a 2005 nonfiction book written by iranianamerican muslim scholar reza aslan the book describes the history of islam and argues for a liberal interpretation of the religion. The life and times of jesus of nazareth is genuinely shocking. In no god but god, internationally acclaimed scholar reza aslan explains islamthe origins and evolution of the faithin all its beauty and complexity. Ehrman, author of how jesus became god reza aslan offers so much to relish in his excellent human history of god.
Aug 09, 20 reza aslan tells an old story about jesus the authors portrait of a wouldbe political revolutionary relies on outdated scholarship and breathtaking leaps in logic. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, beyond fundamentalism. No god but god the origins, evolution, and future of islam book. No god but god updated edition by reza aslan teachers guide. No god but god audiobook by reza aslan 9780739383322. First presbyterian church of arlington heights 19,917 views 1. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade, analyzing. Reform can only come from below, says tariq ali fri 21 oct 2005 20. Digital audiobook 3232009 paperback 8142012 paperback, chinese 812018 hardcover 3152005. Reza aslan is an acclaimed writer and scholar of religions whose books include no god. No god but god by reza aslan 9780385739764 dymocks. The origins, evolution, and future of islam 2006 for a slightly younger audience with mixed success. Reza aslan tells a story of islamic faith, history, and culture that comes alive. According to reza aslan, we are now living in the era of the islamic reformation.
Reza aslan tells an old story about jesus christianity today. In zealot, reza aslan replaced the staid, wellworn portrayal of jesus of nazareth with a startling new image of the man in all his contradictions. No god but god by reza aslan 2011 paperback updated. In no god but god, challenging the clash of civilizations mentality that has distorted our view of islam, aslan explains this critical faith in all its complexity, beauty, and compassion. Sep 12, 20 reza aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions. The life and times of jesus of nazareth reza aslan.
Reza aslan, an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions, according to his online biography, has gotten a boost in sales and popularity from his embarrassing interview with a fox news anchor about his new book, zealot. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, was an international bestseller and has been translated into thirteen languages and named by blackwell as one of the hundred most important books of the last decade. Why we made god in our own image the washington post. No god but god updated edition by aslan, reza ebook. Aslan has written for the nation, slate and the new york times. Mar 23, 2017 according to reza aslan, author of no god but god. Aslan s comprehensive text explores the complex history of the fastestgrowing religion in the world. The origins, evolution, and future of islam is a 2005 nonfiction book written by iranianamerican muslim scholar reza aslan. The book describes the history of islam and argues for a liberal interpretation of the religion.
No god but god january 10, 2006 edition open library. The origins, evolution and future of islam by reza aslan. The author describes the early arabic cultural and religious milieu, separates scanty fact from legend in tracing muhammads. No god but god by reza aslan islam is something that has held my attention since these last few years. Aslan reworks his illuminating and readable no god but god. Jimmy80 favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite september 14, 2018 subject. No god but god the origins and evolution of islam book. Whether you believe in one god, many gods, or no god at all, god. No god but god begins with the journey of the author to marrakech where he encountered an altercation between a muslim and a christian, who was a missionary. Finalist for the guardian first book award in no god but god, internationally acclaimed scholar reza aslan explains islamthe origins and evolution of the faithin all its beauty and complexity. International bestseller a finalist for the guardian first book award in no god but god, internationally acclaimed scholar reza aslan explains. Confronting religious extremism in the age of globalization.
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