We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Lost in the Sacred

- Why the Muslim World Stood Still

About Lost in the Sacred

Argues that Islam's cultural stasis is not due to the Muslim faith itself, but to the nature of the sacred it is infused with and that penetrates every aspect of life - spiritual and material. This book shows how the sacred in Islam suspends the acceleration of social time, hinders change, and circumvents secularization and modernity.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691129112
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • January 31, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 241x165x280 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 466 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Lost in the Sacred

Argues that Islam's cultural stasis is not due to the Muslim faith itself, but to the nature of the sacred it is infused with and that penetrates every aspect of life - spiritual and material. This book shows how the sacred in Islam suspends the acceleration of social time, hinders change, and circumvents secularization and modernity.

User ratings of Lost in the Sacred



Find similar books
The book Lost in the Sacred can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.