Middle East category: 7830 books
The Syrian Jihad
Al-Qaeda, the Islamic State and the Evolution of an Insurgency
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2016
The eruption of the anti-Assad revolution in Syria has had many unintended consequences, among which is the opportunity it offered Sunni jihadists to establish a foothold in the heart of the Middle East. That Syria's ongoing civil war is so brutal and protracted has only compounded the situation,...
by Sami Moubayed
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2012
Syria has led the Arab World in many ways for the past 100 years. It was the headquarters of the Arab nationalist movement in the 1910s and among the region’s earliest and most vibrant democracies in 1918. Legislation giving women the vote was introduced to the Syrian parliament before a similar...
Muslim Identities
An Introduction to Islam
Language: English
Release Date: April 9, 2013
Rather than focus solely on theological concerns, this well-rounded introduction takes an expansive view of Islamic ideology, culture, and tradition, sourcing a range of historical, sociological, and literary perspectives. Neither overly critical nor apologetic, this book reflects the rich diversity...
Religion and State
The Muslim Approach to Politics
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2001
If Westerners know a single Islamic term, it is likely to be jihad, the Arabic word for "holy war." The image of Islam as an inherently aggressive and xenophobic religion has long prevailed in the West and can at times appear to be substantiated by current events. L. Carl Brown challenges...
Religious Authority and Political Thought in Twelver Shi'ism
From Ali to Post-Khomeini
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2013
Ranging from the time of the infallible Imams, to the contemporary era, this book provides a comprehensive overview of Shi’i religious and political authority, focusing on Iran and Lebanon, without limiting the discourse to Khomeini’s version of an Islamic State.
Utilising untapped Arabic...
The Literature of Islam
A Guide to the Primary Sources in English Translation
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2006
This book introduces the literature of Islam as it is presented in English translation. For scholars in other fields who need to understand the vast and complex literary heritage of this erudite and vigorous faith community (but are unable to devote years of their lives to achieving a reading proficiency...
by Yazeed Said
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2013
Imam Abü Hamid al-Ghazalı is perhaps the most celebrated Muslim theologian of medieval Islam yet little attention has been paid to his personal theology. This book sets out to investigate the relationship between law and politics in the writings of Ghazalı and aims to establish the extent to which...
Theology of Discontent
The Ideological Foundation of the Islamic Revolution in Iran
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2017
Scores of books and articles have been published, addressing one or another aspect of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Missing from this body of scholarship, however, has been a comprehensive analysis of the intellectual and ideological cornerstones of one of the most dramatic revolutions in our time....
by Matthew Pierce
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2016
In the tenth century Shiˀa scholars assembled accounts of twelve imams’ lives, portraying them as miracle workers who were betrayed. These biographies invoked shared cultural memories, shaped communal responses and ritual practices of mourning, and inspired Shiˀa identity and religious imagination for centuries to come, Matthew Pierce shows.
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2012
This massive compilation provides a complete picture of Iran and its threatening nuclear weapon and missile programs with nearly a thousand pages of up-to-date information, featuring professional analysis and background data about the nation and its leadership. There is coverage of the government,...
Doomed to Succeed
The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2015
A necessary and unprecedented account of America's changing relationship with Israel
When it comes to Israel, U.S. policy has always emphasized the unbreakable bond between the two countries and our ironclad commitment to Israel's security. Today our ties to Israel are close—so close that...
The Arabs
Journeys Beyond the Mirage
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2011
The Arabs is widely considered one of the essential books for understanding the Middle East and the peoples who live there. David Lamb, who spent years as a correspondent in Cairo, explores the Arabs’ religious, political, and cultural views, noting the differences and key similarities between the...
Embracing Israel/Palestine
A Strategy to Heal and Transform the Middle East
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2011
A major modern conundrum is how the Arab/Israel conflict remains unresolved and, seemingly, unresolvable. In this inspirational book, Rabbi Michael Lerner suggests that a change in consciousness is crucial. With clarity and honesty, he examines how the mutual demonization and discounting of each...
Obstacle to Peace
The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
Why has peace in the Middle East remained so elusive?
Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict provides the answer while also explaining why you won’t hear it from U.S. government officials or the mainstream media.
With incisive and provocative analysis,...