Arguing the Just War in Islam by John Kelsay - 2007

Harvard University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Harvard University Press, 2007. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

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Harvard University Press, 2007-11-30. hardcover. Very Good. 5x0x8. Dust jacket intact and in very good condition with minor edgewear. Text block is clean, bright and tight, no markings, corner creases or other defects noted. Unconditional money back guarantee.

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Harvard University Press, 2007-11-30. Hardcover. Very good. 6.0x1.0x8.25. Jihad, with its many terrifying associations, is a term widely used today, though its meaning is poorly grasped. Few people understand the circumstances requiring a jihad, or ""holy"" war, or how Islamic militants justify their violent actions within the framework of the religious tradition of Islam. How Islam, with more than one billion followers, interprets jihad and establishes its precepts has become a critical issue for both the Muslim and the non-Muslim world.John Kelsay's timely and important work focuses on jihad of the sword in Islamic thought, history, and culture. Making use of original sources, Kelsay delves into the tradition of shari'a--Islamic jurisprudence and reasoning--and shows how it defines jihad as the Islamic analogue of the Western ""just"" war. He traces the arguments of thinkers over the centuries who have debated the legitimacy of war through appeals to shari'a reasoning. He brings us up to the… Read More

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Harvard University Press, 2007. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine copy in fine complete dustwrapper.

Harvard University Press, 2007. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, no tears.

Harvard UP, 04/12/2007 00:00:01. hardcover. Very Good. 2.5381 in x 21.0660 in x 13.7056 in.