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´The Book of Tribulations: the Syrian Muslim Apocalyptic Tradition´: An Annotated Translation by Nu´Aym b. Hammad Al-Marwazi
Nu´aym B Hammad Al-Marwazi
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Paperback. Translator(s): Cook, Professor David, (Ag (Rice University). Series: Edinburgh Studies in Islamic Apocalypticism and Eschatology. BIC Classification: HBLC1; HRAX; HRHT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
The Book of Tribulations is the earliest complete Muslim apocalyptic text to survive, and as such has considerable value as a primary text. It is unique in its importance for Islamic history: focusing upon the central Syrian city of Hims, it gives us a picture of the personalities of the city, the tribal conflicts within, the tensions between the proto-Muslim community and the majority Christian population, and above all details about the wars with the Byzantines. Additionally, Nu'aym gives us a range of both the Umayyad and the Abbasid official propaganda, which was couched in apocalyptic and messianic terms.
The Book of Tribulations is the earliest complete Muslim apocalyptic text to survive, and as such has considerable value as a primary text. It is unique in its importance for Islamic history: focusing upon the central Syrian city of Hims, it gives us a picture of the personalities of the city, the tribal conflicts within, the tensions between the proto-Muslim community and the majority Christian population, and above all details about the wars with the Byzantines. Additionally, Nu'aym gives us a range of both the Umayyad and the Abbasid official propaganda, which was couched in apocalyptic and messianic terms.
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Edinburgh Studies in Islamic Apocalypticism and Eschatology
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781474424103
SKU
V9781474424103
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About Nu´aym B Hammad Al-Marwazi
David Cook is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Rice University, Houston (Texas).
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