God wrote a book where his name is missing.įor that reason, Esther is a book particularly suited to speak to modernity. Historically, both Jews and Christians have agreed on this point. Yet we find the book of Esther in our Bibles. The Jews are like sheep without a shepherd, the deck is stacked against them, and all that stands between the Jews and their total destruction in exile is a king, notorious for his parties and their less than Solomonic aftermath. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God,” but in Esther, shockingly, there is no God.Īgainst the backdrop of that terrifying reality, the destruction of God’s people is imminent. Even names with God’s name in them, like Elijah, Jeremiah, or Daniel are missing. Also try Lord, Yahweh, Prayer, Temple, or Sacrifice. Do a word search and you will get 0 results. While might claim to be a mere scholar of the Islamic Reformation, he is also one of its most articulate advocates.God is not in the book of Esther. “Thoroughly engaging and excellently written. For many troubled Muslims, this book will feel like a revelation, an opening up of knowledge too long buried.” - The Independent (U.K.) an incisive, scholarly primer in Muslim history and an engaging personal exploration.” -The New York Times Book Review “ Aslan offers an invaluable introduction to the forces that have shaped Islam eloquent, erudite paean to Islam in all of its complicated glory.” -Los Angeles Times Book Review a literate, accessible introduction to Islam.” -The New York Times “Grippingly narrated and thoughtfully examined. Timely and persuasive, No god but God is an elegantly written account that explains this magnificent yet misunderstood faith. He also provides an update on the contemporary Muslim women’s movement, a discussion of the controversy over veiling in Europe, an in-depth history of Jihadism, and a look at how Muslims living in North America and Europe are changing the face of Islam. Aslan explores what the popular demonstrations pushing for democracy in the Middle East mean for the future of Islam in the region, how the Internet and social media have affected Islam’s evolution, and how the war on terror has altered the geopolitical balance of power in the Middle East.
This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade, analyzing how they have influenced Islam’s position in modern culture. In No god but God, internationally acclaimed scholar Reza Aslan explains Islam-the origins and evolution of the faith-in all its beauty and complexity.
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