Martyrdom and Sacrifice in Islam: Theological, Political and Social Contexts 1786720264, 9781786720269

Martyrdom and Sacrifice in Islam: Theological, Political and Social Contexts 9781350987111, 9781786730268

Over the years, the belief system around self sacrifice has become key to understanding the Middle East and its politica

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Isaac, Iphigeneia, and Ignatius: Martyrdom and Human Sacrifice 9789633861646

What is the meaning of the martyr’s sacrifice? Is it true that the martyr imitates Christ? After the “one and eternal” s

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Sacrifice in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam 9780814770436

Weddle David L. : David L. Weddle is Professor Emeritus of Religion at Colorado College, where he taught courses in p

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Islam: Historical, Social, And Political Perspectives 3110171783

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Salafi Social and Political Movements: National and Transnational Contexts 9781474479158

Examines the impact of reforms within Saudi Arabia on Salafi intellectual thought, dawa movements and Jihadi groups Expl

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Sacred Performances: Islam, Sexuality, and Sacrifice 9780231890045

Looks at the monarchy of Morocco and its combination of paradox, dynamism and synthesis, and as a symbol of collective i

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Disability Hate Speech: Social, Cultural and Political Contexts 9780367193423, 9780429201813

This book, the first to specifically focus on disability hate speech, explains what disability hate speech is, why it is

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The Ultimate Sacrifice: Martyrdom, Sovereignty, and Secularization in the West 9780367424329, 9780367824082

This book presents an interpretive, macro-historical, and sociological account of martyrdom. Moving away from the notion

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Geriatrics and Ageing in the Soviet Union: Medical, Political and Social Contexts 9781350273795, 9781350273825, 9781350273801

This open access book brings together an eclectic cast of scholars in related disciplines to examine ageing in the Sovie

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Islam and Christianity: Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective 9780520948334

In light of the widespread public perception of incompatibility between Islam and Christianity, this book provides a muc

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