Politics, Law, and Community in Islamic Thought. The Taymiyyan Moment, Paperback/***

This revisionist account of the history of Islamic political thought from the early to the late medieval period focuses on Ibn Taymiyya, one of the most brilliant theologians of his day. In reassessing the influence and philosophy of Ibn Taymiyya's work, this book marks a major departure from traditional interpretations of medieval Islamic thought. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Author(s): Ovamir (University of Toledo, Ohio) Anjum Number of pages: 316 Collection: Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization Publication date: 2014 Dimensions: 230 x 152 x 22 Cover type: Paperback / softback