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Author Campo, Juan Eduardo, 1950-

Title Encyclopedia of Islam / Juan E. Campo.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Facts On File, 2008.

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Reference Material  RE297 C157    In-Library Use Only
 Glastonbury, Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Reference Material  REF 297 CAMPO    In-Library Use Only
 Mansfield, Main Library - Adult Nonfiction  297 CAMPO    Check Shelf
 Wethersfield Public Library - Reference Material  REF 297.03 CAMPO    In-Library Use Only
Description pages cm.
Series Encyclopedia of world religions
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary "Encyclopedia of Islam is part of a set of encyclopedias on the religions of the world that emphasizes the living faiths and their historical and social backgrounds. In about 550 A-to-Z entries, this encyclopedia provides easy access to the theological concepts personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped to shape Islam and the way it is practiced today." "Encyclopedia of Islam is designed to meet the demand for accurate information about Islam, particularly with regard to its place in the contemporary world. A wide range of entries covers Islam's historical origins, major traditions, and local customs, as well as the interrelationships between Islam and other religions and the customs and societies of civilizations that have been influenced by Islam."
"A comprehensive introduction, further readings, cross-references, and a chronology, in addition to photographs, a general bibliography, and a thorough index, make Encyclopedia of Islam an easy-to-use and essential reference for students, researchers, and general readers."--BOOK JACKET.
Subject Islam -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
Islamic countries -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
Genre/Form Encyclopedias. (OCoLC)fst01423798
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
Subject Islam. (OCoLC)fst00979776
Islamic countries. (OCoLC)fst01244130
ISBN 9780816054541
0816054541
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