Two major events occurred in the early centuries of Islam that determined its historical and spiritual development in the centuries that followed: the formation of the sacred scriptures; namely the Qur'an and the Hadith; and the chronic violence that surrounded the succession of the Prophet; manifesting in repression; revolution; massacre; and civil war. This is the first book to evaluate the writing of Islam's major scriptural sources within the context of these bloody; brutal conflicts. Conducting a philological and historical study of little-known though significant ancient texts; Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi rebuilds a Shi'ite understanding of Islam's early history and the genesis of its holy scriptures. At the same time; he proposes a fresh interpretative framework and a new data set for theorizing the early history of Islam; isolating the contradictions between Shi'ite and Sunni sources and their contribution to the tensions that rile these groups today.
#2124888 in Books Ingramcontent 2016-04-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.50l; 1.00 #File Name: 0231163711272 pagesA Korean War Captive in Japan 1597 1600 The Writings of Kang Hang
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Insight into the Ming Dynasty MindBy Judith ClancyThis a valuable contribution to understanding a historic event; the Imjin War of 1592-98; when Japanese warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi; ordered his warriors to rampage through the Korean peninsula; destroying the country and creating a centuries-long enmity between Korea and Japan. It is an insightful look into the Ming Dynasty consciousness of a Neo Confucian; Kang Hang; who is captured and held in Japan. Social values; rule of law; and court dynamics inform readers of the then existing belief systems. The 30-some pages of notes along make this a monumental trove of information along with a fine bibliography; especially for English speakers.
