Messianic beliefs and imperial politics in medieval islam: the 'abbasid caliphate in the early ninth century
Auteur :
Yucesoy, Hayrettin
Éditeur :
University of South Carolina Press
ISBN :
9781570038198
Date de publication :
15 juil. 2009
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,9 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
481 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Presents an analysis of the dynamic relationship between apocalyptic prophesies and medieval Muslim politics. This book analyzes the role of Muslim messianic and apocalyptic beliefs in the development of the 'Abbasid Caliphate to highlight connections between charismatic authority and institutional developments in the early ninth century.