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Book SynopsisContextualizes Elijah Muhammad and his religious approach within the larger Islamic tradition, exploring his use of the Qur'an, his interpretation of Islam, and his relationships with other Muslims.
Trade Review"Offers an insightful and well-informed discussion of the theological underpinnings of the Nation of Islam. Berg’s sensitivity regarding the complexities of Elijah Muhammad’s thinking, as well as the evolving doctrinal ethos of his movement, offers a cautionary tale for those who would reduce this American phenomenon to the sum of its constituent personalities and public pronouncements." -- Claude Clegg,Indiana University
"Reveals the religious legacy of an irreplaceable Muslim American leader. This well-written historical, theoretical, and scriptural analysis puts Elijah Muhammad's thought at the center of debates about what it means to be Muslim. Berg rescues Elijah Muhammad from the Islamic studies ghetto, or better, puts a little ghetto into Islamic studies." -- Edward E. Curtis IV,author of Black Muslim Religion in the Nation of Islam, 1960-1975
"“Herbert Berg argues persuasively that Elijah Muhammad, the leader and the Messenger of the Nation of Islam from 1934 to 1975, is one of the most significant figures in the history of Islam in the United States... This is a well-written and innovative book with important and refreshing insights on Elijah Muhammad, the Nation of Islam, and Islam in the United States." * American Historical Review *
"Berg has written an excellent study on the influence and legacy of Elijah Muhammad, who led the Nation of Islam from 1934 to 1975. Highly recommended." * Choice *
"A well-written book on the life and legacy of Elijah Muhammad...this book is highly recommended and a welcomed addition to the growing literature on the Nation of Islam and he central role of Elijah Muhammad in its leadership and history." * Studies in Religion *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1 American Islam before Elijah Muhammad 2 The Life of Elijah Muhammad 3 Elijah Muhammad and the Qur'an 4 The Major "Islamic" Themes in Elijah Muhammad's Quranic Commentary 5 Elijah Muhammad, Other Muslims, and Islam 6 The Legacy of Elijah Muhammad Notes Bibliography Index About the Author
