The heritage of Arabo-Islamic learning studies presented to Wadad Kadi
The Arabo-Islamic heritage of the Islam is among the richest, most diverse, and longest-lasting literary traditions in the world. Born from a culture and religion that valued teaching, Arabo-Islamic learning spread from the seventh century and has had a lasting impact until the present.In The Herita...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Leiden
Brill
2016
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| Series: | Islamic history and civilization : studies and texts
volume 122 |
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| Summary: | The Arabo-Islamic heritage of the Islam is among the richest, most diverse, and longest-lasting literary traditions in the world. Born from a culture and religion that valued teaching, Arabo-Islamic learning spread from the seventh century and has had a lasting impact until the present.In The Heritage of Arabo-Islamic Learning leading scholars around the world present twenty-five studies explore diverse areas of Arabo-Islamic heritage in honor of a renowned scholar and teacher, Dr. Wadad A. Kadi (Prof. Emerita, University of Chicago). The volume includes contributions in three main areas: History, Institutions, and the Use of Documentary Sources; Religion, Law, and Islamic Thought; Language, Literature, and Heritage which reflect Prof. Kadi's contributions to the field. |
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| Physical Description: | xlii, 654 pages illustrations 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9789004305908 |
| ISSN: | 0929-2403 |