Islam and the tyranny of authenticity: an inquiry into disciplinary apologetics and self-deception

Preface: Noble lies -- Introduction: Setting the problem, laying the ground -- 1. Islamic religious studies and the politics of identity -- 2. Prisoners of Said -- 3. Insiders, outsiders, and the path between -- 4. Business as usual -- 5. Jacob Neusner meets Islamic studies -- 6. Turf wars -- Biblio...

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Main Author: Hughes, Aaron W. 1968- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Sheffield, UK Bristol, CT Equinox [2015]
In:Year: 2015
Edition:First published
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Islamic theology / Apologetics / The Modern / Reform / Authenticity
IxTheo Classification:BJ Islam
Further subjects:B Islam Study and teaching
B Islam Apologetic works
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Summary:Preface: Noble lies -- Introduction: Setting the problem, laying the ground -- 1. Islamic religious studies and the politics of identity -- 2. Prisoners of Said -- 3. Insiders, outsiders, and the path between -- 4. Business as usual -- 5. Jacob Neusner meets Islamic studies -- 6. Turf wars -- Bibliography -- Index
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:178179216X