Exploring the Multitude of Muslims in Europe
Book Description
This scholarly collection brings together fourteen thoughtful essays that examine the rich diversity of Muslim communities across Europe. Written by colleagues and friends honoring the four-decade academic legacy of Jørgen S. Nielsen, these contributions offer deep insights into the complex realities of European Muslim life.
The volume explores how Muslim identities take shape within European contexts, examining the intersection of faith, culture, and geography. Readers will discover perspectives on the historical development of Muslim communities, the nuances of interfaith dialogue between Muslims and Christians, and the unique theological questions that emerge when Islamic traditions encounter European societies.
The essays delve into critical contemporary issues, including the legal challenges Muslims face in European legal systems, the role of ethnicity in shaping religious experience, and the ongoing dynamics of immigration and community formation. Each contribution reflects careful scholarship while remaining accessible to readers seeking to understand the multifaceted nature of Muslim European identity.
Rather than presenting Muslims as a monolithic group, this collection celebrates the multitude of experiences, perspectives, and practices that characterize these communities. The work offers valuable insights for anyone interested in religious diversity, cultural integration, and the evolving landscape of faith in modern Europe.
This 229-page volume serves as both academic resource and bridge-building tool for understanding one of Europe's most significant religious minorities.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 229 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Biography
- ✓ Explore Emigration and immigration
- ✓ Explore Muslims, europe
- ✓ Explore Islam, europe
- ✓ Explore Muslims
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Ethnic relations
- ✓ Explore Historians, biography
