Studies on Jacob of Edessa Contributor(s): Ibrahim, Gregorios (Author), Kiraz, George (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1607249979 ISBN-13: 9781607249979 Publisher: Gorgias Press OUR PRICE: $160.88 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Orthodox |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9" (0.90 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Jacob of Edessa was a seventh century polymath who witnessed the coming of Islam. In this collection of papers, specialists discuss the life and works of this literary figure with emphasis on the cultural landscape of the seventh century. Contributors include Sebastian P. Brock, Richard Price, Andreas Juckel, Alison Salvesen, Theresia Hainthaler, Amir Harrak, and Khalid Dinno. |