Book Review
Year 2011,
, 247 - 253, 11.04.2012
Abstract
First Paragraph:
This is an illuminating book, both in its form and its substance, and it is possible for the avid reader of the history of Islamic thought ini-tially to become excited when skimming through its contents. The author has successfully overcome the obstacles inherent in address-ing such a common and well-researched topic in Islamic studies (that is, al-Ghazālī [d. 505/1111] and his theology and philosophy) by thor-oughly discussing the most recent scholarship in the area. Because the book has from the time of its publication received the praise it truly deserves, I will present a different understanding of several im-portant issues it addresses and supply several criticisms rather than providing a descriptive outline of the book.
This is an illuminating book, both in its form and its substance, and it is possible for the avid reader of the history of Islamic thought ini-tially to become excited when skimming through its contents. The author has successfully overcome the obstacles inherent in address-ing such a common and well-researched topic in Islamic studies (that is, al-Ghazālī [d. 505/1111] and his theology and philosophy) by thor-oughly discussing the most recent scholarship in the area. Because the book has from the time of its publication received the praise it truly deserves, I will present a different understanding of several im-portant issues it addresses and supply several criticisms rather than providing a descriptive outline of the book.
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Religious Studies |
| Journal Section | Book Reviews |
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| Publication Date | April 11, 2012 |
| Submission Date | April 1, 2011 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2011 |