Contemporary muslim apocalyptic literature
Auteur :
Cook, David
Éditeur :
Syracuse University Press
ISBN :
9780815631958
Date de publication :
21 juil. 2008
Dimensions :
22,9 x 16,0 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
425 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Although apocalyptic visions and predictions have been part of contemporary Islam, this work covers this disparate but influential body of writing. It suggests that Islam began as an apocalyptic movement and has retained an apocalyptic and messianic tone.