Contemporary Puritan Salafism - A Swedish Case Study - Susanne Olsson
The Local Puritan Group
Contemporary Puritan Salafism - A Swedish Case Study - Susanne Olsson
Susanne Olsson [+]
Stockholm University
Susanne Olsson is a historian of religion at Stockholm University. Her research mainly concerns contemporary interpretations of Islam and her latest publication is Preaching Islamic Revival: ‘Amr Khaled, Mass Media and Social Change in Egypt.
Description
The local puritan group is introduced with a general overview of their activities, adherents and the main promoted views on theology and program of action. The chapter further introduces notes on gender issues, rituals and issues related to authority and knowledge within the group.