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Roy P. Mottahedeh

    Deze auteur duikt diep in de historische en culturele aspecten van de islam. Zijn werk onderzoekt de ingewikkelde verbanden tussen religie, samenleving en denken door de eeuwen heen. Lezers waarderen zijn vermogen om vervlogen werelden tot leven te wekken en bieden frisse perspectieven op de blijvende invloed van de islamitische beschaving. Zijn expertise doordrenkt zijn schrijven met een uniek standpunt en diepgang.

    Der Mantel des Propheten oder das Leben eines persischen Mullah zwischen Religion und Politik
    The Mantle of the Prophet
    In the Shadow of the Prophet
    • In the Shadow of the Prophet

      Essays in Islamic History

      • 640bladzijden
      • 23 uur lezen

      Renowned Harvard professor Roy Mottahedeh presents a collection of eclectic essays that explore diverse themes and ideas. His writings reflect deep intellectual engagement and offer unique insights into historical and contemporary issues. Through a blend of personal reflection and scholarly analysis, Mottahedeh invites readers to consider the complexities of culture, society, and human experience, making profound connections across various disciplines. This collection showcases his distinctive voice and thought-provoking perspectives.

      In the Shadow of the Prophet2023
      4,0
    • The Mantle of the Prophet

      Religion and Politics in Iran

      • 416bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen

      Drawn from the first-hand accounts of eyewitnesses, Roy Mottahedeh's absorbing tale of Islam and Politics in revolutionary Iran is widely regarded as one of the best records of that turbulent time ever written. This revised edition includes a new chronology detailing events in Iran from the revolution right up to the present day and Ahmadinejad’s controversial regime. There is simply no better resource for understanding Iran’s past, present, and future.

      The Mantle of the Prophet2008
      4,0