Islamic revival sought the reunification of the spiritual w… - Richard A. Horsley

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Islamic revival sought the reunification of the spiritual with the social-political, and of contemporary life with cultural traditions, against the western imperialism that was forcing their separation.

Richard A. Horsley

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Richard A. Horsley was Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and the Study of Religion at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

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