The origins, evolution, and future of islam, published by. The first edition of the novel was published in march 15th 2005, and was written by reza aslan. Contrary to popular perception in the west, islam is a religion firmly rooted in the prophetic traditions of the jewish and christian scriptures. Pittsburgh postgazette aslan s slim, yet ambitious book is the.
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