Caliphate of Man - Popular Sovereignty in Modern Islamic Thought

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?

About the author

Andrew F. March is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. March’s first book, Islam and Liberal Citizenship, won the Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion from the American Academy of Religion.

Summary

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?

Product details

• Authors: Andrew F March, Andrew F. March
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2019
• EAN: 9780674987838
• ISBN: 978-0-674-98783-8
• No. of pages: 328
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Travel > Travel guides; Islam, HISTORY / Middle East / General, RELIGION / Islam / General, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, Religion & politics, Middle Eastern history, Religion and Politics