Muslim Preacher in the Modern World: A Jordanian Case Study in Comparative Perspective

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Muslim Preacher in the Modern World: A Jordanian Case Study in Comparative Perspective
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard T. Antoun
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:306
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreIslam
Religious and spiritual leaders
ISBN/Barcode 9780691602752
ClassificationsDewey:297.65
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

Richard Antoun documents and exemplifies the single most important institution for the propagation of Islam, the Friday congregational sermon delivered in the mosque by the Muslim preacher. In his analysis of various sermons collected in a Jordanian village and in Amman, the author vividly demonstrates the scope of the Islamic corpus (beliefs, ritu