Concepts and Ideas at the Dawn of Islam Contributor(s): Kister, M. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0860786528 ISBN-13: 9780860786528 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $158.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1997 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General |
Dewey: 930.049 |
LCCN: 97024408 |
Series: Annotated Bibliographies of Old and Middle English Literatur |
Physical Information: (1.26 lbs) 318 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book deals with the history of pre-Islamic Arab society and the emergence of Islam, as reflected in hadith, adab, historical, genealogical and exegetical literature. Among the themes discussed are the ethnic composition of the population of Mecca, the evolving relationship between the nascent state in Medina and Muslim religious ideas, as well as some aspects of early Muslim expansion. Other articles deal with Jahili tribal groups and their contribution to emerging Islam. An extensive article is devoted to Adam as a great herald and predecessor of Muhammad. |