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1. Moses Maimonides

   By Oliver Leaman

   Series: Routledge Jewish Studies Series

   Moses Maimonides (1135--1204) is recognized both as a leading Jewish thinker and as one of the most radical philosophers of the Islamic world. The study reveals the significance of Maimonides to contemporary philosophical and theological problems....

   To Be Published September 29th 2013 by Routledge
2. Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy

   Edited by Oliver Leaman

   Incorporating cultural and religious contexts, this unique Encyclopedia provides a vital guide to the main concepts and thinkers in Asian philosophy - starting with Abhidharma and ending with Zurvan.The main philosophical trends and thinkers in each geographical area are featured, with an emphasis...

   To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge
3. Controversies in Contemporary Islam

   By Oliver Leaman

   This book helps to deepen our understanding of the varieties of contemporary Islam and the issues that are of most concern to Muslims today. Oliver Leaman explores some of the controversies and arguments that exist within Islam and between Islam and other religions. He considers how the religion...

   To Be Published September 9th 2013 by Routledge
4. World Philosophies

   2nd Edition

   By Ninian Smart

   Edited by Oliver Leaman

   World Philosophies presents in one volume a superb introduction to all the world’s major philosophical and religious traditions. Covering all corners of the globe, Ninian Smart’s work offers a comprehensive and global philosophical and religious picture. In this revised and expanded second...

   Published June 26th 2008 by Routledge
5. The Qur'an

   An Encyclopedia

   Edited by Oliver Leaman

   A RUSA 2007 Outstanding Reference Title The Qur'an is the source of inspiration for one of the world's major religions, followed today by over a billion people. It plays a central role in Islam and ever since it appeared fourteen hundred years ago has been the subject of intense debate. Some of...

   Published January 16th 2008 by Routledge
6. Islam: The Key Concepts

   Islam: The Key Concepts

   By Kecia Ali, Oliver Leaman

   Series: Routledge Key Guides

   Islam: The Key Concepts is a clear and concise guide to the religion and culture of Islam. Kecia Ali and Oliver Leaman explore this highly topical subject focusing on key issues including: the Qur’an, faith, theology, gender, fundamentalism, martyrdom, Jihad, Islam in America, Islam in...

   Published October 21st 2007 by Routledge
7. Jewish Thought

   An Introduction

   By Oliver Leaman

   This fresh and contemporary introduction to the Jewish faith, its philosophies and worldviews, explores debates which have preoccupied Jewish thinkers over the centuries and examines their continuing influence in contemporary Judaism. Written by Oliver Leaman, a leading figure in the...

   Published June 25th 2006 by Routledge
8. History of Jewish Philosophy

   Edited by Daniel Frank, Oliver Leaman

   Series: Routledge History of World Philosophies

   Jewish philosophy is often presented as an addendum to Jewish religion rather than as a rich and varied tradition in its own right, but the History of Jewish Philosophy explores the entire scope and variety of Jewish philosophy from philosophical interpretations of the Bible right up to...

   Published November 19th 2003 by Routledge
9. Encyclopedia of Death and Dying

   Edited by Glennys Howarth, Oliver Leaman

   In recent years there has been a massive upsurge in academic, professional and lay interest in mortality. This is reflected in academic and professional literature, in the popular media and in the proliferation of professional roles and training courses associated with aspects of death and dying....

   Published September 26th 2001 by Routledge
10. Companion Encyclopedia of Middle Eastern and North African Film

    Edited by Oliver Leaman

    The Companion Encyclopedia of Middle Eastern and North African Film is a unique, one volume work which illuminates a fascinating variety of cinema which is little known outside its own area. The Encyclopedia is divided into nine chapters, each written by a leading scholar in the field. Each chapter...

    Published August 22nd 2001 by Routledge