In the Shadow of the Prophet

In the Shadow of the Prophet

by Milton Viorst

1998
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In his new book, In the Shadow of the Prophet, journalist Milton Viorst takes us behind the scenes of Middle Eastern politics to illuminate the complex struggle throughout the region to reconcile the Muslim community's fierce determination to live by traditional Islamic law and beliefs with the desire for economic and political power in today's world. Based on in-depth interviews with scores of key Islamic leaders and thinkers, In the Shadow of the Prophet explores the theological straitjacket in which traditional Islam has placed the region - and what the struggle for the direction of Islam means to the West.

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    How does Milton Viorst define the central tension between traditional Islamic law and the pursuit of modern political and economic power throughout the Middle East?

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    In what ways does the book challenge or reinforce your prior understanding of the relationship between religion and politics in the Islamic world?

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    Viorst relies heavily on in-depth interviews with key Islamic leaders and thinkers; how does hearing directly from these figures shape your perception of their motivations compared to how they are typically portrayed in Western media?

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