Aspects of Islamic Civilization
As Depicted in the Original Texts
1st Edition
Published on 29. November 2007
Book
Hardback
408 pages
978-0-415-43903-9 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1964, this volume gathers together extracts from many of Arberry's best-known works and supplements them with a selection of previously unpublished translations. The material therefore presents a vivid picture of the richness and variety of Islamic civilization from its origins to the late twentieth century.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
910 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-43903-9 (9780415439039)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
10/2013
1st Edition
Routledge
€64.49
Available for download
E-Book
10/2013
1st Edition
Routledge
€64.49
Available for download
Book
12/2010
1st Edition
Routledge
€77.03
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
A. J. Arberry
Content
Chapter 1 Arabia Deserta; Chapter 2 The Speech of Allah; Chapter 3 The Sunna and the Successors; Chapter 4 Wisdom from the East; Chapter 5 Science from the West; Chapter 6 La Dolce Vita; Chapter 7 Religious Counsels; Chapter 8 Mystical Moments; Chapter 9 Lyrical Interlude; Chapter 10 Faith and Doubt; Chapter 11 Parable and Anecdote; Chapter 12 The Art of ??fi?; Chapter 13 Two Modern Egyptian Poets; Chapter 14 The Revolt of Islam;