Contemporary Muslim apocalyptic literature / David Cook.
| Author/creator | Cook, David, 1966- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Syracuse, N.Y. : Syracuse University Press, 2005. |
| Description | x, 272 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | Religion and politics Religion and politics. ^A414737 |
| Contents | Classical Muslim apocalyptic literature -- Building a new vision of the future in the wake of the six days' war -- Interpretations of the present -- The controversy about dating the end of the world -- Qurʼan 17:4-8--from Banu Israʼil to the state of Israel -- The Mahdi and world conquest -- Prophecies of America, the Second ʻAd, and its downfall -- Apocalyptic predictions concerning Afghanistan and the Taliban -- The figure of the antichrist -- Problems with the texts and how they are overcome -- Conclusions. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-255) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005011242 |
| ISBN | 0815630581 (hardcover (cloth) : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BP166.8 .C65 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |