The Struggle for the Soul of Islam Struggle For The Soul Of Islam
"Illuminates the complex struggle 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."--Cover
An examination of the Middle East focuses on how the centuries-old conflict between the Arab world and the Christian West is based on the Arabs' rejection of Western-style democracy and modernism for the ability to control their own fate. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
Milton Viorst explores the evolution of Zionism, tracing its origins as a cultural refuge for European Jews to its contemporary role in justifying Israel's control over Arab populations in occupied territories. Drawing on his extensive experience as a Middle East correspondent, Viorst provides a critical analysis of the complex political and social implications of Zionism, highlighting its impact on both Jewish identity and Arab rights in the region.
A Single "Arab nation" has never existed, not even a thousand years ago, when the Arabs, driven by a rigorous new faith, conquered the Middle East and North Africa. Today, two hundred million Arabs share a language and a variety of historical experiences, the culture of Islam - and a deep-seated uncertainty about their place in a world changing at terrifying speed