This is the first full biography of Abdullah Quilliam (1856–1932), the most significant Muslim personality in nineteenth-century Britain. Uniquely ennobled as the Sheikh of Islam of the British Isles
`Ron Geaves is to be congratulated for having produced a rigorous and fascinating biography of a "quintessential Englishman", who became a Muslim in late Victorian imperial Britain. Geaves's book is u
Daily political events and the steady inevitability of globalism require that informed students and citizens learn something about religious traditions foreign to their own. Designed for both classroo
Daily political events and the steady inevitability of globalism require that informed students and citizens learn something about religious traditions foreign to their own. Designed for both classroo
Daily political events and the steady inevitability of globalism require that informed students and citizens learn something about religious traditions foreign to their own. Designed for both classroo
In this pocket-size (5x7") guide, Geaves (religious studies, University of Chester) defines and succinctly explains terms used in religious studies and theology. Many terms are drawn from the discipli
Greaves (religious studies, U. College Chester) often offers his graduate and undergraduate students of Islam the possibility of undertaking seminars on particular aspects of the religion. Here are 11
This new introduction aims to present Islam through the lens of contemporary issues. Informed by research taken from lived religion, each chapter looks at Islam in a modern context, and explores issue
`Specialist and beginners alike will be interested in Geaves' contention that the West should listen to Muslim voices. Despite regrettable acts by some, he argues, most Muslims want to engage in const
Most of the research on Hinduism in Britain has focused on Vaisnavism or Hindu-based religiosity transplanted to the West by Indian gurus, explains Geaves (religion, Liverpool Hope U.), and he intends
This small book (it measures 4x5") will be useful for students and others who want quick access to concisely presented information. After a brief preface Geaves (religious studies, U. of Chester) pres
How is "peculiar" peculiar to the Church of England? Are Ebionites Jewish or Christian? What day of the week is the Sabbath? Geaves (religious studies, U. of Chester) explains concisely these and hund
Based on hitherto untapped source materials, this book charts the history of Muslim missionary activity in London from 1912, when the first Indian Muslim missionaries arrived in London, until 1944. Du
Based on hitherto untapped source materials, this book charts the history of Muslim missionary activity in London from 1912, when the first Indian Muslim missionaries arrived in London, until 1944. Du
