What Is This Thing Called Islam?

Author Arnold Rubenstein was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and resided in Israel for eleven years-from 1967 to 1978. During that time he became particularly impressed with the intense hostility that characterized the Muslims' attitude toward the Jews. He resolved to explore the reasons for this animosity.Several years passed before he was sufficiently stimulated to embark on a path of education with the aim of learning the essential features of Islam. This course of action led to the writing of "WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED ISLAM?"Mr. Rubenstein notes that contemporary events have made clear that Islam is a world with which we in the West will be forced to interact increasingly in the years ahead. Therefore, he feels it is incumbent upon each one of us to familiarize ourselves with this vital religion and its numerous followers.Mr. Rubenstein is retired in Florida.Rubenstein, Arnold is the author of 'What Is This Thing Called Islam? ', published 2006 under ISBN 9781419637445 and ISBN 1419637444.