Sep 19, 2012 adapted for young readers from no god but god. It is a reminder that beyond the terrorism headlines, islam, like its abrahamic cousins, has been and remains a rich, dynamic spiritual path for the vast majority of muslims. It blames western imperialism and selfserving misinterpretations of islamic law by past scholars for the current controversies within islam, challenging the. I actually havent read many books on the history of islam, but this is one i would recommend to anyone, muslims and nonmuslims. The author describes the early arabic cultural and religious milieu, separates scanty fact from legend in tracing muhammads. The origins, evolution, and future of islam aslan, reza on. Similar to to christianitys catholic and orthodox churches. In the remainder of the book, aslan discusses christianity another example of humanized divinity and islam, in which the struggle to truly understand the concept of god as something more than a divine being reaches its limits. Sparknotes is here for you weve got everything you need to ace or teach. Quran confirms the other scriptures and considers all three people of the book monotheistic pluralism. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, this exploration of islam by reza aslan, internationally acclaimed scholar of comparative religion, delves into the rituals and traditions of a religion that is largely misunderstood by the west. That you are the only one qualified to define what god is for you.
Reza aslan is an iranianamerican writer, a shia by persuasion, and informs us in the prologue. He writes in his book that a time is coming when he will be denounced an apostate by a group of people. The origins, evolution and future of islam by reza aslan 288pp, heinemann. Mar 23, 2005 writer reza aslan, no god but god his new book is no god but god. Writer reza aslan, no god but god his new book is no god but god. Readers will gravitate toward no god but god not only because of its stimulating arguments, but also because its so well put together as a literary work. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, explains the political and. The author seems anxious to shock readers with his argument that god is in everything. Aslan does a wonderful job of covering the history of the faith, both the mythological one and the historical one. Mar 09, 20 trevor chats with his grandma about apartheid and tours her home, mtv cribsstyle the daily show duration. Reza aslans slim, yet ambitious book is the story of how humans have created god with a capital g, and its thoroughly mindblowing. Egypt and claimed mecca and medina, the sultan added caliph to his list of titles.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He has written three books to date on the subject of religion. In no god but god, challenging the clash of civilizations mentality that has distorted our view of islam, aslan explains this critical faith in all its complexity, beauty, and compassion. Mar 15, 2005 55 stars for no god but god by reza aslan. A human history, wonders where gods came from, but after this pair of pathetic killings, a more immediate question might be, where are they now. The sanctuary in the desert reza aslan, no god but god essay. Why did you title your biography of jesus of nazareth zealot.
More than just a history of our understanding of god, this book is an attempt to get to the root of this humanizing impulse in order to develop a more universal spirituality. No god but god meaning no celebration of muhammad, rituals, holidays, imams, etc. Reza aslans sets out a nuanced and cultured view of islam in no god but god. In his introduction, reza aslan defines religion as the story of faith. The origins, evolution, and future of islam audiobook by reza aslan. In his truly enlightening book, no god but god, reza aslan offers a. A human history will challenge the way you think about the divine and its role in our everyday lives. No god but god by reza aslan in the third of our series of podcast interviews with the authors on the shortlist of this years guardian first book award, i spoke to reza aslan, author of no god. In his truly enlightening book, no god but god, reza aslan offers a complete and detailed history into the many factions, factors, and events that have led islam to where it is today, while positing that islam has come to a turning point similar to the christian reformation. A human history is less a biography of god than a study of why and how humans tend to anthropomorphize the divine. The clash of monotheisms authors note chronology of key events 1.
An indepth interview with aslan about his book from national public radio. Nov 12, 2017 author reza aslans intriguing new book, god. Reza aslan tells a story of islamic faith, history, and culture that comes alive. Aslan explored the rich history of islam and the reformation he observed within the religion in the bestselling book no god.
Reza aslan, prologue here is a book that many of us have been looking for since at least 911. Whether you believe in one god, many gods, or no god at all, god. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read no god but god updated edition. This is where author, scholar, and multimedia force reza aslan begins his slim, yet ambitious book god. My unusually fast reading of this book tells you how good it was. The book describes the history of islam and argues for a liberal interpretation of the religion. Feb 08, 2011 aslan reworks his illuminating and readable no god but god. Sacked muhammads tomb, burned everything except quran. A twopage chronology marks key events from the birth of the prophet muhammad in 570 up to alqaedas attack on new york and washington in 2001 pp. Similar to to christianitys catholic and orthodox churches, excluding the protestants, both believe they are the true succeeding leaders of islam. The book is a call to reform, and a proposal to end the religious battle between. No god but god updated edition by reza aslan teachers guide. Trevor chats with his grandma about apartheid and tours her home, mtv cribsstyle the daily show duration.
The conductor touched his chest reluctantly and thanked me. Confronting religious extremism in the age of globalization. The origins, evolution, and future of islam by reza aslan written voices excerpt. Mar 22, 2005 it is an indigenous democracy, with a distinctly islamic flavor. The origins, evolution, and future of islam ebook written by reza aslan. Sites like sparknotes with a no god but god study guide or cliff notes. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of reza aslan s no god but god. Aug 06, 20 the book that changed reza aslan s mind about jesus.
Im also an editor, and i am noted for my harsh evaluations of the writing of othersmost people simply do not. Dont trust any history of god that has only 171 pages of text. I am a writer with about 5,000 articles in print or online. It is a historical account of the life of jesus and analyzes the various religious perspectives on jesus as well as the creation of christianity. Please see the supplementary resources provided below for other helpful content related to this book. No god but god begins with the journey of the author to marrakech where he encountered an altercation between a muslim and a christian, who was a missionary.
Allied with a leader of a desert town and then conquered mecca, medina. Seems that muhammad sought to align his religion with judaism initially was a mandatory fast on yom kippur, praying towards jerusalem, congregation on a day that didnt. The life and times of jesus of nazareth is a book by iranianamerican writer and scholar reza aslan. In no god but god, internationally acclaimed scholar reza aslan explains islamthe. The early chapters lay a strong foundation for understanding islams essential tenets and character. A human history, wonders where gods came from, but after this pair of pathetic killings, a more. In his truly enlightening book, no god but god, reza aslan offers a complete and detailed history into the many factions, factors, and events that have led islam to where it. The book that changed reza aslans mind about jesus. The life and times of jesus of nazareth reza aslan, 20 random house 336 pp. Reza aslans intriguing book explores questions about. Introduction the author of this book reza aslan is an iranianamerican and a shia by persuasion.
Dec 19, 2017 god a human history by reza aslan illustrated. The book is a call to reform, and a proposal to end the religious. The origins, evolution, and future of islam updated ed. Aslan argues that jesus was a political, rebellious and eschatological end times jew whose proclamation. The origins, evolution, and future of islam 2005 author info. Reza aslan is an iranianamerican author and religious scholar, as well as a television producer and host. Its the story of how humans have created god with a capital g, and it. Author aslan on the evolution of islam, morning edition, npr, may 12, 2005. The origins, evolution, and future of islam is a 2005 nonfiction book written by iranianamerican muslim scholar reza aslan. In no god but god, internationally acclaimed scholar reza aslan explains islam the. Aslan s personal experience with religion has shaped his scholarship he was born a. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, there are two primary factions, or denominations, within islam.
As a child, reza aslan experienced the excitement and hope of the iranian revolution which seemed to portend the advent of an islambased democracy. No god but god is an engaging, creative, insightful, and provocative book. This book is half the pages of the authors adult book with the same title, but still offers a rare and lucid vision of early islam from the inside, capped with a heartening for many westerners contention that modern muslim radicalism isnt on the rise but actually in its dying throes. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of reza aslans no god but god. Why we made god in our own image the washington post. Mar 15, 2005 a writer and scholar of comparative religions, reza aslan has earned international acclaim for the passion and clarity he has brought to these questions. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade. Apparently, the muslim kept on hovering the christian just because he is a christian. Audio sources writer reza aslan, no god but god, whyy, march 23, 2005. By this definition, his book no god but god is the story of a story, and that is a good description. That one must judge oneself and fight the evil within oneself to clear all impurities from the self and beco. Mar 23, 2017 according to reza aslan, author of no god but god.
What are the criticisms of no god but god by reza aslan. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, published in 2005 written by religious scholar reza aslan i know i made a mistake in the video on the time of publication. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reza aslan is an acclaimed writer and scholar of religions whose books. In no god but god, challenging the clash of civilizations mentality that has. A human history, reza aslan has been a seeker nearly all of his life, looking for ways to connect with the divine. The first thing that struck me about this book is how wellwritten it is. The origins, evolution, and future of islam, reza aslan chronicles the development of islam from its unpromising beginnings into a force to be reckoned with worldwide.
Aslan reworks his illuminating and readable no god but god. It is an indigenous democracy, with a distinctly islamic flavor. A writer and scholar of comparative religions, reza aslan has earned international acclaim for the passion and clarity he has brought to these questions. No god but god summary and analysis like sparknotes. May 12, 2005 reza aslan, author of the new book no god but god. Full text of reza aslan no god but god internet archive. Aslans personal experience with religion has shaped his scholarship he was born a. The life and times of jesus of nazareth aslan, reza on.
For many troubled muslims, this book will feel like a revelation, an opening up of knowledge too long buried, denied and corrupted by generations of men all men, like in all religions who have. The origins, evolution, and future of islam 2006 for a slightly younger audience with mixed success. May god increase your kindness, isaid, and slid open the door. What is unfolding, reza aslan argues in his wise and passionate book, no god but god, is nothing less than a struggle over who will. The author of this book reza aslan is an iranianamerican and a shia by persuasion.
As societies developed from small groups of hunter. Then, just as he was about to step into the corridor, he turned back into the compartment and pointed a trembling finger at the seated couple. In my reading i did not see a clear presentation of jihad as an internal, personal strife between good and evil, as i would have expected. Reza aslan presents the origins and history of islam, with emphasis on its relation to. If there is a no god but god sparknotes, shmoop guide, or cliff notes, you. A79 2005 291dc22 2004054053 random house website address. Thank you to the several people that recommended it.
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