Fundamentalism: perspectives on a contested history

Through a collection of essays, Fundamentalism: Perspectives on a Contested History explores the ways in which the concept of global fundamentalism does and does not illuminate developments in modern Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. At issue is whether, beyond the specific milieu of American Protes...

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Contributors: Watt, David Harrington (Other) ; Wood, Simon A. (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Columbia, SC University of South Carolina Press [2014]
In:Year: 2014
Series/Journal:Studies in comparative religion
Further subjects:B Religious Fundamentalism History
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Summary:Through a collection of essays, Fundamentalism: Perspectives on a Contested History explores the ways in which the concept of global fundamentalism does and does not illuminate developments in modern Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. At issue is whether, beyond the specific milieu of American Protestantism in the early decades of the twentieth century, the word 'fundamentalism' captures something important on a global scale that is not captured-or not as well-by other words. Readers will quickly discover that in exploring this issue the book is "at war with itself."In Fundamentalism Simon A. W
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1611173558