Contemporary Muslim apocalyptic literature

Contemporary Muslim apocalyptic literature / David Cook.

Author/creator	Cook, David, 1966-
Format	Book and Print
Edition	1st ed.
Publication Info	Syracuse, N.Y. : Syracuse University Press, 2005.
Description	x, 272 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content	Table of contents
Subject(s)	Islamic eschatology. Apocalyptic literature--History and criticism. Islam--21st century.

Series	Religion and politics Religion and politics. ^A414737
Contents	Classical Muslim apocalyptic literature -- Building a new vision of the future in the wake of the six days' war -- Interpretations of the present -- The controversy about dating the end of the world -- Qurʾan 17:4-8--from Banu Israʾil to the state of Israel -- The Mahdi and world conquest -- Prophecies of America, the Second ʻAd, and its downfall -- Apocalyptic predictions concerning Afghanistan and the Taliban -- The figure of the antichrist -- Problems with the texts and how they are overcome -- Conclusions.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-255) and index.
LCCN	2005011242
ISBN	0815630581 (hardcover (cloth) : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	BP166.8 .C65 2005	✔ Available	Place Hold