{"product_id":"slavery-and-islam-jonathan-ac-brown-9781786078391","title":"Slavery and Islam | Jonathan A.C. Brown","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Slavery and Islam by Jonathan A.C. Brown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into a rigorous, objective, and deeply scholarly analysis of historical jurisprudence with \u003cem\u003eSlavery and Islam\u003c\/em\u003e. Written by acclaimed academic Jonathan A.C. Brown, this thorough volume explores a complex and sensitive subject from the direct perspective of foundational theological texts, mapping out the intricate moral and philosophical debates that have evolved from antiquity to the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlot Summary \u0026amp; Key Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do modern societies and religious traditions reconcile contemporary moral certainties with the historical text and precedents of venerated authorities? \u003cem\u003eSlavery and Islam\u003c\/em\u003e confronts this universal crisis of historical authority. Dr. Brown meticulously traces how the world's major religious and philosophical traditions—including Christian, Jewish, and Islamic thought—have historically navigated the friction between unchanging scriptures and changing global moral landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eThe text is carefully structured to examine both theory and lived reality. Brown lays out how classic Islamic law conceptualized servitude, contrasting legal frameworks with the diverse social realities of how it was practiced across various eras of Islamic civilization. Crucially, the book culminates in a comprehensive examination of the complex intellectual and theological arguments put forward by Muslim scholars, jurists, and reformers across history to advocate for the ultimate abolition of the practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slavery and Islam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonathan A.C. Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781786078391\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover \/ Paperback (Oneworld Academic Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Religious History \/ Islamic Jurisprudence \/ Comparative Religion \/ Sociology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jurisprudence History, Abolition Movements, Moral Philosophy, Comparative Theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRigorous Academic Framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Written from a strictly analytical, objective, and scholarly perspective, avoiding polemics to focus entirely on historical text and legal history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Civilization Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examines the transition of social structures across centuries, providing vital context for students of Middle Eastern history and comparative religion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Research Resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly valued by theologians, academic libraries, and researchers seeking a deeply documented, factual deconstruction of complex institutional histories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51512783667515,"sku":"1786078392","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781786078391.jpg?v=1785369339","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/slavery-and-islam-jonathan-ac-brown-9781786078391","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}