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The Caliphate of Man: Popular Sovereignty in Modern Islamic Thought Andrew F. March
The Caliphate of Man: Popular Sovereignty in Modern Islamic Thought
Andrew F. March
Islamist thinkers used to debate the doctrine of the caliphate of man, which holds that God is sovereign but has appointed the multitude of believers as His vicegerent. Andrew March argues that the doctrine underpins a democratic vision of popular rule over governments and clerics. But is this an ideal regime destined to survive only in theory?
272 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | September 1, 2019 |
| ISBN13 | 9780674987838 |
| Publishers | Harvard University Press |
| Pages | 328 |
| Dimensions | 165 × 243 × 28 mm · 644 g |
| Language | English |