Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires
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"Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires" is a historical study by Juan Cole that portrays the Prophet Muhammad as a peacemaker navigating the violent geopolitical struggles of late antiquity.
All labels observed (1)
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| Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires Context triple: [Juan Cole, notableWork, Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires]
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A.
Islam: A Short History
Islam: A Short History is a concise, accessible overview of the history and development of Islam written by religious historian Karen Armstrong.
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B.
After Tamerlane: The Global History of Empire Since 1405
After Tamerlane: The Global History of Empire Since 1405 is a major historical study by John Darwin that examines the rise and transformation of global empires from the early 15th century to the modern era.
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C.
Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds
"Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds" is a nonfiction book by journalist Stephen Kinzer that examines modern Turkey’s political, cultural, and historical tensions as it navigates between Eastern traditions and Western aspirations.
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D.
People of the Book
People of the Book is an Islamic term referring primarily to Jews and Christians as recipients of earlier divine scriptures before the Qur’an.
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E.
Night Journey of Muhammad
The Night Journey of Muhammad is an Islamic tradition recounting the Prophet Muhammad’s miraculous nocturnal journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension through the heavens.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires Target entity description: "Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires" is a historical study by Juan Cole that portrays the Prophet Muhammad as a peacemaker navigating the violent geopolitical struggles of late antiquity.
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A.
Islam: A Short History
Islam: A Short History is a concise, accessible overview of the history and development of Islam written by religious historian Karen Armstrong.
-
B.
After Tamerlane: The Global History of Empire Since 1405
After Tamerlane: The Global History of Empire Since 1405 is a major historical study by John Darwin that examines the rise and transformation of global empires from the early 15th century to the modern era.
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C.
Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds
"Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds" is a nonfiction book by journalist Stephen Kinzer that examines modern Turkey’s political, cultural, and historical tensions as it navigates between Eastern traditions and Western aspirations.
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D.
People of the Book
People of the Book is an Islamic term referring primarily to Jews and Christians as recipients of earlier divine scriptures before the Qur’an.
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E.
Night Journey of Muhammad
The Night Journey of Muhammad is an Islamic tradition recounting the Prophet Muhammad’s miraculous nocturnal journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension through the heavens.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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historical study ⓘ non-fiction work ⓘ |
| addresses |
misconceptions about Muhammad’s use of force
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relationship between Islam and violence ⓘ |
| argues | Muhammad’s project was largely about social justice and peace ⓘ |
| author | Juan Cole ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
|
| examines |
Qur’anic teachings on peace and war
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violence in late antique empires ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Arab-Byzantine relations
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Arab-Sasanian relations ⓘ geopolitical struggles of late antiquity ⓘ |
| genre |
history
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religious history ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation | Juan Cole is a historian ⓘ |
| hasAuthorSpecialization |
Islamic studies
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Middle East history ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in Islam
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scholars of Middle Eastern history ⓘ students of religious history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Muhammad
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early Islam ⓘ late antiquity ⓘ |
| perspective | presents Muhammad as primarily concerned with peace ⓘ |
| portrays | Muhammad as a peacemaker ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
public discussions on Islam and peace
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scholarly reviews in Islamic studies ⓘ |
| timePeriodContext | late antiquity ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered | 7th century ⓘ |
| usesMethod | historical-critical analysis of sources ⓘ |
| usesSource |
Byzantine historical records
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Qur’an ⓘ
linked to:
Quran
Sasanian historical context ⓘ early Islamic traditions ⓘ |
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Subject: Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires Description of subject: "Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires" is a historical study by Juan Cole that portrays the Prophet Muhammad as a peacemaker navigating the violent geopolitical struggles of late antiquity.
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