About this title: The values of traditionalist Islam are often portrayed as inherently hostile to those of a modern, pluralistic society. This book shatters many of these stereotypes. Jonah Blank provides a first-hand account of the Daudi Bohra community, a Shi'a denomination numbering 1 million, concentrated in South Asia but spread worldwide. This society has no contradiction between Islamic traditions and full-fledged modernity. The Bohras uphold orthodox Muslim practices, such as in prayer and dress, while at the same time embracing aspects of modern culture not in direct conflict with their core beliefs. ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF CHICAGO PR
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780226056777ISBN:0226056775
Description: New. In this important, myth-shattering book, the West gets its first look at the Daudi Bohras, a unique Muslim denomination who have found the core of their religious beliefs largely compatible with modern ideology. Combining orthodox Muslim prayer, dres... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 2001-04-15
ISBN-13:9780226056760ISBN:0226056767
Description: Very Good. NICE CONDITION HARDCOVER BOOK IN DUST JACKET. NO WRITING OR MARKINGS IN TEXT, OWNER NAME INSIDE COVER. ALMOST NO WEAR TO COVER. ONLY LIGHT WEAR TO DUST JACKET. A CLEAN & SOLID COPY. LOC: BLANK. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780226056760ISBN:0226056767
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226056777ISBN:0226056775
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