Esposito, John L

A scholar of political Islam offers an explanation of the teachings of the Quran, discussing the rise of Muslim extremist groups, the reasons for Muslim anti-Americanism, and the outlook for peace..

Examines the effects of modernity and globalization on the daily practice by believers of the world's major religions, covering aspects of the current international situation and developments in religious life around the world and other related topics.

An illustrated history of Islam, examining the origins and development of the world's second largest religion from the pre-Islamic Arab world, through the late twentieth century.

An exploration of the growth of Islam in the twenty-first century and issues facing the religion, discussing Muslim thinkers, religious leaders, similarities between the Islamic world and the West, and other related topics.

Uses a question-and-answer format to explain the basic beliefs, traditions, and rules of the Islamic religion.

An introduction to the faith, doctrine, and practice of Islam, from its origins in the seventh century to its contemporary resurgence.