This book presents a rich cultural history of the rise of Islam through a fascinating account of the first century of the Islamic Era. It encompasses the principal events, figures, and ideas that shaped the religion. The history is drawn from the renowned Annals of at-Tabari, a ninth-century compendium compiled from oral traditions and written sources. The book places the emergence of Islam within the political and religious context of the Late Antique Near East. It explores the key figures of the early Muslim community, including the Prophet Muhammad, and the major events that shaped the early Islamic state. Moving chronologically through the first century of Islam, the book discusses the major conquests and the establishment of the Umayyad Caliphate. The book also delves into the intellectual and theological debates that emerged during this period, providing insights into the development of Islamic law, theology, and mysticism. It explores the complex interplay between religious and political authority, and the role of Islam in shaping the social and cultural landscape of the time. By providing a comprehensive overview of the early Islamic era, this book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the origins and development of one of the world's major religions.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a rich cultural history of the rise of Islam through a fascinating account of the first century of the Islamic Era. It encompasses the principal events, figures, and ideas that shaped the religion. The history is drawn from the renowned Annals of at-Tabari, a ninth-century compendium compiled from oral traditions and written sources. The book places the emergence of Islam within the political and religious context of the Late Antique Near East. It explores the key figures of the early Muslim community, including the Prophet Muhammad, and the major events that shaped the early Islamic state. Moving chronologically through the first century of Islam, the book discusses the major conquests and the establishment of the Umayyad Caliphate. The book also delves into the intellectual and theological debates that emerged during this period, providing insights into the development of Islamic law, theology, and mysticism. It explores the complex interplay between religious and political authority, and the role of Islam in shaping the social and cultural landscape of the time. By providing a comprehensive overview of the early Islamic era, this book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the origins and development of one of the world's major religions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333820367_0
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