Overview
- The book is about Islam, but more so an Islamic Worldview
- Discusses Islam in a modern, democratic & secular state
- Presents not just a prescriptive Islam, but a dynamic understanding of Islam as developed by a diverse group of younger and older scholars
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Palgrave Series in Islamic Theology, Law, and History (ITLH)
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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About this book
This book is a journey into the heart of an Islamic worldview. It asks challenging questions of far-reaching consequence, addressing matters such as the Qur’an and revelation; rituals and symbols embraced; nature of God, of humans, and of our knowing; dignity of the human, sacredness of life, and more. It precludes easy, prescribed answers, preferring instead thoughtful reflection on two basic questions: What does it mean to love God? What does it mean to be a good person? Carefully crafted responses are presented by a group of scholars from Qur’an Studies, Worldview Studies, Women’s Studies, Cultural Studies and Religious Education. It uncovers a dynamic understanding of Islam; one that meets challenges of the present, counters harsh criticisms, and breathes new life into a rich and longstanding tradition that continues to impact the lives of billions of people around the world.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
John Valk is Professor of Worldview Studies at the University of New Brunswick, Canada.
Halis Albayrak is Professor of Qur’anic Exigesis at Ankara University, Turkey.
Mualla Selçuk is Professor of Theology and Director of the Continuing Education Center at Ankara University, Turkey. She is former Dean of the Faculty of Divinity, and former member of the Religious High Council for the Presidency of Religious Affairs and General Director of Religious Education at Ministry of Education, Turkeyy.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: An Islamic Worldview from Turkey
Book Subtitle: Religion in a Modern, Secular and Democratic State
Authors: John Valk, Halis Albayrak, Mualla Selçuk
Series Title: Palgrave Series in Islamic Theology, Law, and History
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66751-5
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-66750-8Published: 10 November 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-88312-0Published: 25 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-66751-5Published: 31 October 2017
Series ISSN: 2945-669X
Series E-ISSN: 2945-6703
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIX, 186
Topics: Islamic Theology, Islamic Finance, Religion and Society, Politics and Religion