2009/09/01 by Sean Foley · 1 citation
Social Sciences · Arts and Humanities · #Historical and Linguistic Studies #Islamic Studies and History #Biblical Studies and Interpretation #Islam #Civilization #Protestantism #Politics #Phenomenon #History #Political science #Political economy #Geography #Sociology #Law #Archaeology #Philosophy
paper · doi:10.1353/jwh.0.0064
openalex publication_date 2009/09/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
Many people perceive America’s relationship with Islam and Muslims as a twentieth-century phenomenon. In reality, America’s relationship with Islam predates the creation of the United States and reflects America’s European, African, and Middle Eastern heritage. Islam was also a key component of Atlantic history in both the eastern and western hemispheres as a rival civilization and a vehicle for religious and political reform. This article will discuss the role of Islam at three crucial turning points in Atlantic history: the Protestant Reformation, the emergence of European nation-states, and the rise of notions of universal human rights.