{"title":"Cole M. Bunzel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection dedicated to the works of Cole M. Bunzel, an esteemed historian and scholar known for his insightful exploration into the realms of religious history and military studies. As a respected authority on Wahhābism, Bunzel offers readers an in-depth examination of the origins, evolution, and impact of this influential movement within the Islamic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection, \u003cem\u003eWahhābism\u003c\/em\u003e, delves deep into the intricacies of the Wahhabi ideology, tracing its historical roots while illuminating its contemporary significance. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Bunzel provides an accessible entry point into this complex subject, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the nuanced interplay between religion and politics in Middle Eastern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history aficionado, a student of military studies, or simply curious about the forces that shape our world, Cole M. Bunzel’s compelling works offer a treasure trove of knowledge and insight. Dive into his books to uncover the fascinating stories and critical analyses that make his contributions to historical scholarship invaluable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wahhabism-by-cole-m-bunzel-9780691241593","title":"Wahhābism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential history of Wahhābism from its founding to the Islamic State\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-eighteenth century, a controversial Islamic movement arose in the central Arabian region of Najd that forever changed the political landscape of the Arabian Peninsula and the history of Islamic thought. Its founder, Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd al-Wahhāb, taught that most professed Muslims were polytheists due to their veneration of Islamic saints at tombs and gravesites. He preached that true Muslims, those who worship God alone, must show hatred and enmity toward these polytheists and fight them in \u003ci\u003ejihād\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCole Bunzel tells the story of \u003ci\u003eWahhābism\u003c\/i\u003e from its emergence in the 1740s to its taming and co-opting by the modern Saudi state in the 1920s, and shows how its legacy endures in the ideologies of al-Qāʿida and the Islamic State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wealth of primary source materials, Bunzel traces the origins of Wahhāb doctrine to the religious thought of medieval theologian Ibn Taymiyya and examines its development through several generations of Wahhāb scholars. While widely seen as heretical and schismatic, the movement nonetheless flourished in central Arabia, spreading across the peninsula under the political authority of the Āl Saʿūd dynasty until the invading Egyptian army crushed it in 1818. The militant Wahhāb ethos, however, persisted well into the early twentieth century, when the Saudi kingdom used Wahhābism to bolster its legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis incisive history is the definitive account of a militant Islamic movement founded on enmity toward non-Wahhāb Muslims and that is still with us today in the violent doctrines of Sunni jihāds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852438753516,"sku":"9780691241593","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2403073482434.jpg?v=1759152340"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/cole-m-bunzel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}