Imam al-Ghazali: A Concise Life by Edoardo Albert (English) Paperback Book

Description: Imam al-Ghazali by Edoardo Albert Al-Ghazali is a towering Muslim figure from the eleventh century whose thoughts and actions changed Islam forever. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this short biography you will discover how Imam al-Ghazali rose from his humble background as a fatherless young boy to become the preeminent Muslim scholar of the eleventh century and a towering figure in the history of Islamic thought. It also reveals why, after years of success, he left behind his prestigious teaching position and became a penniless traveler trying to experience the peace of a contented inner life.With illustrations, photographs, and maps, the rich and diverse world that produced al-Ghazali is vividly brought alive.Edoardo Albert is a London-based writer of Italian and Sri Lankan extraction. Author Biography Edoardo Albert is a London-based writer of Italian and Sri Lankan extraction. He specialises in religion, travel and archaeology, and gets up early in the morning (5am!) to write stories. Table of Contents Introduction • Who was al-Ghazali?Chapter 1 • ChildhoodChapter 2 • The studentChapter 3 • The young scepticChapter 4 • Professor al-GhazaliChapter 5 • CrisisChapter 6 • A new lifeChapter 7 • Going back to his rootsChapter 8 • What was al-Ghazali like?TimelineGlossaryBibliographyFurther readingIndexThe author Review This slim volume outlining the life of Imam al-Ghazali, an 11th-century Muslim scholar and saint, is fairly sparse in content, reviewing only the most important biographical details of al-Ghazalis life, from his birth in what is now Iran to his scholarly career and his later years when he abandoned scholarship, turned to Sufism, and traveled the Middle East as a mendicant and mystic. Al-Ghazali is a fascinating figure, and even a short biography like this reveals his importance in the history of Islamic thought. Readers looking for a basic introduction will be satisfied with the straightforward prose, inclusion of beautiful photographs and medieval paintings, and inset boxes with background information about al-Ghazalis cultural and historical context. The simple prose and abundance of b&w illustrations may also pique the interest of younger readers and serve as a gateway to further reading about Islamic history and culture. Part of a series of short books aimed at introducing Islam in small pieces, works like this deserve more attention and a place in high school libraries. Ages 14–up. (Jan.) — Publishers Weekly, November 2012 Promotional Kube Publishing Ltd. Review Quote This slim volume outlining the life of Imam al-Ghazali, an 11th-century Muslim scholar and saint, is fairly sparse in content, reviewing only the most important biographical details of al-Ghazalis life, from his birth in what is now Iran to his scholarly career and his later years when he abandoned scholarship, turned to Sufism, and traveled the Middle East as a mendicant and mystic. Al-Ghazali is a fascinating figure, and even a short biography like this reveals his importance in the history of Islamic thought. Readers looking for a basic introduction will be satisfied with the straightforward prose, inclusion of beautiful photographs and medieval paintings, and inset boxes with background information about al-Ghazalis cultural and historical context. The simple prose and abundance of b&w illustrations may also pique the interest of younger readers and serve as a gateway to further reading about Islamic history and culture. Part of a series of short books aimed at introducing Islam in small pieces, works like this deserve more attention and a place in high school libraries. Ages 14-up. (Jan.) -- Publishers Weekly, November 2012 Competing Titles Al-Ghazalis Path to Sufism Muhammad al-Ghazali 9781887752305 12.95 Kazi Publications 2000 Al-Ghazali the Muslim Intellectual Montgomery Watt 9781567447170 19.95 Kazi Publications 2003 Ghazali (Makers Of The Muslim World) Eric Ormsby 9781851684144 40 Oneworld 2007 Description for Sales People Imam al-Ghazali is one of the most important and widely read Muslim thinkers, and 2011 marked the 900th year of his passing. While much has been written about his ways of thought, very little has been discussed about his actual life Book includes maps of al-Ghazalis movements, as well as historical and geographical boundaries of Chirstian and Muslim influences Also features 20-30 Persian miniature illustrations of al-Ghazali and his life/times text appropriate for undergraduates and upper-level high school students Details ISBN1847740308 Author Edoardo Albert Short Title IMAM AL-GHAZALI Publisher Kube Publishing Ltd Language English ISBN-10 1847740308 ISBN-13 9781847740304 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 84 Audience Age 15-19 Subtitle A Concise Life Imprint Kube Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Markfield Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2012-03-28 UK Release Date 2012-03-28 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-03-28 DEWEY 181.07 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2013-04-08 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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