
Chrestomathie De Papyrologie Arabe: Documents Relatifs à La Vie Privée, Sociale Et Administrative Dans Les Premiers Siècles Islamiques
by
Raif Georges Khoury
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Religion & Spirituality
History
Format
Paperback
Pages
264
Language
Dutch, Flemish
Published
Jan 1, 1993
Publisher
New York E.j. Brill
ISBN-10
9004095519
ISBN-13
9789004095519
Description
A comprehensive exploration of early Islamic society, this volume offers a rich collection of Arabic papyrological documents that shed light on the private, social, and administrative lives of individuals during the formative years of Islam. Compiled and expanded by Raif Georges Khoury, with initial contributions by Adolf Grohmann, the work meticulously documents the nuances of everyday life, revealing the intricacies of personal relationships, social structures, and administrative practices of the time.
Written in both French and Arabic, the text serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and historians alike. It presents a critical examination of how these documents inform our understanding of social dynamics and governance in early Islamic communities. Through this engaging synthesis, readers are invited to delve into a past that is both intriguing and foundational to a significant chapter in world history, enhancing their appreciation of the era’s complexity and richness.
Written in both French and Arabic, the text serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and historians alike. It presents a critical examination of how these documents inform our understanding of social dynamics and governance in early Islamic communities. Through this engaging synthesis, readers are invited to delve into a past that is both intriguing and foundational to a significant chapter in world history, enhancing their appreciation of the era’s complexity and richness.
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