Early Islam Between Myth and History

Early Islam Between Myth and History
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9789004148291
ISBN-13 : 9004148299
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Book Synopsis Early Islam Between Myth and History by : Sulaimān ʻAlī Murād

Download or read book Early Islam Between Myth and History written by Sulaimān ʻAlī Murād and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2006 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This examination of the mythification of al-?asan al-Ba?r? shows how the transformation of his historical person into a complete myth was accomplished, along with the groups responsible for making him say and do what legitimizes their own views and practices.


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