| Islamic
Origins @ University of Chicago |
Manan's
original site ... |
NARRATIVES
OF ISLAMIC ORIGINS:
The Beginnings of Islamic Historical Writing
Fred M. Donner, Professor
of Near Eastern History, The Oriental Institute & University of
Chicago, and Chair of Department of Near Eastern Languages and
Civilizations. |
A
groundbreaking work that represents the first comprehensive
tradition-critical account of the origins and rise of Arab-Islamic
historiography, and is essential reading for all historians of medieval
Islamic history and civilization, and for all those interested in the
historiography of comparative civilizations. |
History
of Islamic Origins of
Western Education A.D. 800-1350
With an Introduction to
Medieval Muslim Education |
Mehdi
Nakosteen has drawn on his intimate knowledge and understanding of both
Eastern and Western cultures, as well as extensive research, in writing
his History of Islamic Origins of Western Education.
|
Islamic
Origins Reconsidered:
John Wansbrough and the
Study of Early Islam
|
This
special issue of Method & Theory in the Study of Religion, is a
revisiting and possibly more gentle analysis of John Wansbrough's still
challenging and highly debatable theories about (a) the late
(eighth-century) canonization of the Qur'an and (b) Near Eastern
monotheism playing a role much greater than has been accepted in the
formation of Islam. |
The
Origins and Spread of Islam
(500-1000 CE.) |
Appears
to be a brief syllabus or outline for a college level class ... |
| Internet
Islamic History Sourcebook |
This
page is a subset of texts derived from the three major online Sourcebooks
listed below, along with added texts and web site indicators. For more
contextual information, for instance about Western imperialism, or the
history of a given period, check out these web sites. |
| What
is the Koran? |
Researchers
with a variety of academic and theological interests are proposing
controversial theories about the Koran and Islamic history, and are
striving to reinterpret Islam for the modern world. This is, as one
scholar puts it, a "sensitive business" |
| Islamic
Art |
Islamic
art is perhaps the most accessible manifestation of a complex civilization
that often seems enigmatic to outsiders. Through its brilliant use of
color and its superb balance between design and form, Islamic art creates
an immediate visual impact. Its strong aesthetic appeal transcends
distances in time and space, as well as differences in language, culture,
and creed. Islamic art not only invites a closer look but also beckons the
viewer to learn more. For an American audience a visit to the Islamic
galleries of a museum such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art can
represent the first step toward penetrating the history of a religion and
a culture that are often in the news but are little understood. |
| Islamic
Philosophy, Scientific Thought, and History
|
Website
of Professor Alan Godlas
of the Department of Religion,
University of Georgia has meta-annotated sites dealing with Islamic
Studies. |
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