El libro del islam (The Islam Book)

Part of DK Big Ideas

Author DK
Apréndelo todo sobre la historia y las tradiciones de la fe islámica.

¡Sumérgete en la religión que está creciendo más rápido en el mundo! Con un enfoque moderno, diagramas, gráficos y la información más completa, esta guía sobre el islam es la herramienta perfecta para comprender mejor el mundo islámico.

En su interior, encontrarás:

- Imágenes del arte islámico: arquitectura, caligrafía y artefactos históricos.
- Datos, tablas, líneas temporales y gráficos que te muestran los conceptos básicos del islam.
- Contenido confiable y texto fácil de leer.
- Explicaciones de conceptos clave: la sharía, el califato y la yihad; las divisiones sunitas y chiítas; y la poesía y la música sufíes.

Este libro no solo describe las ideas fundamentales del Islam como religión, sino que también presenta las grandes civilizaciones, culturas, y movimientos políticos y sociales islámicos que se han desarrollado a lo largo del tiempo. Es perfecto tanto para autodidactas y estudiantes de las religiones que desean obtener una visión general del tema, como para expertos que buscan afianzar sus conocimientos.

El libro del islam pertenece a la galardonada serie Grandes Ideas, que expone temas complejos de un modo fácil de entender mediante explicaciones claras y alejándose del academicismo tradicional. Su creativo diseño y los gráficos innovadores que acompañan al texto hacen de esta serie una introducción perfecta a una gran diversidad de temas. Un libro en español para todas las edades.



Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Islam in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Islam Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. 

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Islam, with:

- Images of Islamic art, architecture, calligraphy, and historical artifacts
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Straightforward text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

The Islam Book is a comprehensive guide essential to understanding the world’s fastest-growing religion - aimed at self-educators after a trustworthy account and religious studies students wanting to gain an overview. Here you’ll find clear factual writing offering insight into terms like Sharia law, the Caliphate, and jihad; Sunni and Shia divisions; and Sufi poetry and music.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Apréndelo todo sobre la historia y las tradiciones de la fe islámica.

¡Sumérgete en la religión que está creciendo más rápido en el mundo! Con un enfoque moderno, diagramas, gráficos y la información más completa, esta guía sobre el islam es la herramienta perfecta para comprender mejor el mundo islámico.

En su interior, encontrarás:

- Imágenes del arte islámico: arquitectura, caligrafía y artefactos históricos.
- Datos, tablas, líneas temporales y gráficos que te muestran los conceptos básicos del islam.
- Contenido confiable y texto fácil de leer.
- Explicaciones de conceptos clave: la sharía, el califato y la yihad; las divisiones sunitas y chiítas; y la poesía y la música sufíes.

Este libro no solo describe las ideas fundamentales del Islam como religión, sino que también presenta las grandes civilizaciones, culturas, y movimientos políticos y sociales islámicos que se han desarrollado a lo largo del tiempo. Es perfecto tanto para autodidactas y estudiantes de las religiones que desean obtener una visión general del tema, como para expertos que buscan afianzar sus conocimientos.

El libro del islam pertenece a la galardonada serie Grandes Ideas, que expone temas complejos de un modo fácil de entender mediante explicaciones claras y alejándose del academicismo tradicional. Su creativo diseño y los gráficos innovadores que acompañan al texto hacen de esta serie una introducción perfecta a una gran diversidad de temas. Un libro en español para todas las edades.



Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Islam in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Islam Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. 

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Islam, with:

- Images of Islamic art, architecture, calligraphy, and historical artifacts
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Straightforward text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

The Islam Book is a comprehensive guide essential to understanding the world’s fastest-growing religion - aimed at self-educators after a trustworthy account and religious studies students wanting to gain an overview. Here you’ll find clear factual writing offering insight into terms like Sharia law, the Caliphate, and jihad; Sunni and Shia divisions; and Sufi poetry and music.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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