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Dreaming Across Boundaries: The Interpretation of Dreams in Islamic Lands (Ilex Foundation Series)
L. Marlow (Ed.)
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Description for Dreaming Across Boundaries: The Interpretation of Dreams in Islamic Lands (Ilex Foundation Series)
Paperback. Explores the context of theological speculations and political aspirations through the medium of dreams to present insights into the social history of the pre-modern Islamic world in its cultural diversity. Editor(s): Marlow, Louise. Series: Hellenic Studies. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 463.
Descriptions of dreams abound in the literatures of the Near East and North Africa. The Prophet Muhammad endowed them with a theological dimension, saying that after him “true dreams” would be the only channel for prophecy. Dreams were often used to support conflicting theological and political arguments, and the local chronicles contain many accounts of royal dreams justifying the advent of new dynasties.
This volume explores the context of these theological speculations and political aspirations through the medium of dreams to present fascinating insights into the social history of the pre-modern Islamic world in all its cultural diversity. Wider ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Center for Hellenic Studies
Condition
New
Series
Hellenic Studies
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780674021228
SKU
V9780674021228
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About L. Marlow (Ed.)
L. Marlow is Director of Middle Eastern Studies at Wellesley College. Olga M. Davidson is a Faculty Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Muslim Societies and Civilizations at Boston University.
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