John Louis Esposito Bücher

Das Grundwissen zum Islam, erklärt von einem renommierten Experten Hatte Mohammed mehrere Frauen? Glauben Muslime an Engel? Und was sagt der Islam zu Homosexualität? Fragen dieser Art haben wir uns alle schon gestellt. Die Antworten darauf gibt uns John L. Esposito in seinem aktuellen Buch. Außergewöhnlich ist der gelungene Aufbau in Form von Frage und Antwort. Über die Geschichte des Islam, seine kulturellen Hintergründe und über die Neuzeit wird klar und deutlich informiert. Ein passender Einstieg für jeden, für den Islam kein Fremdwort bleiben soll.

Das Buch beleuchtet die Integration der Mehrheit der Muslime in Deutschland und deren Streben nach Freiheit und wirtschaftlicher Teilhabe, ähnlich wie in Industrienationen. Es basiert auf einer umfassenden Gallup-Studie, die Vorurteile abbaut und einen realistischen Einblick in die Werte und Einstellungen von 1,3 Milliarden Muslime weltweit bietet.

Ideal for courses in Asian/Eastern religions, Religions of Asia Today, Third Edition, covers the same material contained in the authors' longer textbook, World Religions Today, Fifth Edition, while also featuring a unique chapter on Islam in Asia. Revealing the significance of religion in contemporary life, it explores Hinduism, Buddhism, South Asian religions, East Asian religions, indigenous religions, and new religions as dynamic, ongoing forces in the lives of individuals and in the collective experience of modern societies. This unique volume accomplishes two goals: it connects today's religions to their classical beliefs and practices and focuses on how these religions have both radically changed the modern world and been changed by it. The book is enhanced by numerous pedagogical aids--text boxes, timelines, maps, illustrations, discussion questions, a comprehensive glossary of key terms, and suggestions for further reading--and more than 100 photographs. For a wealth of additional teaching and study resources, visit the book's Companion Website. Also available to suit your course needs: World Religions Today, Fifth Edition: 978-0-19-999959-0 Religions of the West Today, Third Edition: 978-0-19-999963-7

Islamophobia has escalated since September 11, manifesting in discrimination, hate speech, physical attacks, and anti-Muslim campaigns. Events like the 2006 Danish cartoon crisis and Pope Benedict XVI's Regensburg speech highlight critical issues such as image-making, multiculturalism, freedom of expression, respect for religious symbols, and interfaith relations. The 1997 Runnymede Report defines Islamophobia as "dread, hatred, and hostility towards Islam and Muslims," rooted in closed views that perpetuate negative stereotypes. Such acts violate fundamental human rights, manifesting in various forms, including attacks on mosques and Islamic centers, workplace and school discrimination, and public hate speech. This collection of essays adopts a multidisciplinary approach, featuring insights from Muslim, American, and European scholars. It combines analysis with policy recommendations, assessing existing good practices and proposing new strategies to combat discrimination, hatred, and racism. Contributors aim to foster understanding and develop effective responses to the challenges posed by Islamophobia, emphasizing the importance of interfaith dialogue and respect for diversity in addressing these pressing societal issues.

In this brilliant portrait of Islam today—and tomorrow—John L. Esposito draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world. Recent decades have brought extraordinary changes in the Muslim world, and in addressing all of these issues, Esposito paints a complex picture of Islam in all its diversity—a picture of urgent importance as we face the challenges of the coming century.

F.E. Peters, a leading scholar in the comparative study of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, revisits his groundbreaking work after twenty-five years, rethinking and rewriting it for a new generation. His exploration of these three faiths, initiated in the 1970s, predates the contemporary trend of examining Islam alongside Judaism and Christianity. In this updated edition, Peters clearly outlines the similarities and differences among these religious siblings, maintaining the remarkable objectivity characteristic of his scholarship. He traces the evolution of the three faiths from the sixth century B.C., when Jews returned to Palestine from Babylonian exile, through the Middle Ages when they began to take their current forms. Notably, he highlights that all three groups, referred to by Muslims as People of the Book, share significant commonalities, particularly the worship of a God who intervenes in history for His people. The text is direct and accessible, featuring thorough discussions of each religion. Updated footnotes offer expert insights into the complex issues woven throughout this compelling and timely edition, enhancing the reader's understanding of these interconnected traditions.

Are Islam and the West on a collision course? Are Islamic fundamentalists a threat to stability in the Muslim world and to American interests? John Esposito argues that such perceptions stem from a long history of mutual distrust and are overly simplistic. He places the challenge of Islam in critical perspective, exploring its vitality as a global force and its historical relations with the West. Esposito systematically assesses Islamic politics in key nations like Iran, Libya, and Egypt, highlighting the diversity within Islamic movements, from moderates to radicals, and correcting the misconception of a monolithic Islam. He examines the potential challenges posed by Islam in light of events like the Rushdie affair and the Gulf War, as well as the push for democratization in the Muslim world. The book addresses pressing issues facing Islam and the West, including pluralism, human rights, and the status of women and minorities amid Islamic revivalism. Esposito, a leading authority on the Islamic world, has received acclaim in both Muslim nations and the West for his insightful analyses. His work sheds new light on one of the most critical issues in contemporary world politics.

Tato rozsáhlá monografie zkoumá místa zrodu pěti velkých náboženství, sleduje jejich šíření po světě a zabývá se rolí víry v lidských životech a kulturách v uplynulých staletích. Můžeme v ní sledovat zrod hinduismu a buddhismu v Indii, stejně jako osudy tří velkých monoteistických náboženství – judaismu, křesťanství a islámu na Předním východě, a to až do 21. století. Před námi se tak odkryje fascinující historie zbožnosti, od jednoduchých rituálů inspirovaných lidským údivem nad silami přírody, které se během tisíciletého vývoje přetvořily do promyšlených myšlenkových systémů, bohatého písemnictví a složitých tradic.

È vero che civiltà occidentale e Islam sono inconciliabili? Cosa ne pensa quel miliardo e mezzo di fedeli musulmani che conosciamo così poco? Tutto quello che dovresti sapere sull’Islam e che nessuno ti ha mai raccontato finalmente squarcia il velo dei pregiudizi dando voce a un mondo composito, troppo spesso ignorato o frainteso. I dati qui presentati sono il frutto di un pluriennale sondaggio di opinione, condotto attraverso decine di migliaia di interviste realizzate in più di 35 nazioni a popolazione prevalentemente musulmana o con una presenza musulmana significativa. Le domande formulate per il campione degli intervistati toccano temi di scottante attualità: c’è l’Islam dietro il terrorismo? Perché il sentimento anti-americano nel mondo islamico è così forte? Chi sono gli estremisti? Che seguito hanno presso la gente comune? Quali sono i reali desideri delle donne musulmane? Tralasciando ogni presa di posizione preconcetta e ogni artificio retorico, basandosi semplicemente sulle evidenze emerse dai dati analizzati, John L. Esposito e Dalia Mogahed rivelano quale sia il sentire diffuso nel mondo islamico, non quello dei cosiddetti “esperti”, ma quello degli uomini e delle donne intorno a noi. E i risultati sono sorprendenti.