Politics, Gender, and the Islamic Past
| Author | : Denise A. Spellberg |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 260 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0231079990 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780231079990 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (990 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Politics, Gender, and the Islamic Past by : Denise A. Spellberg
Download or read book Politics, Gender, and the Islamic Past written by Denise A. Spellberg and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the most beloved and controversial of Mohammed's wives as a rich symbol for medieval and modern Islamic society. It explores the debates surrounding A'isha's depiction in historical literature, describing how she has been praised and condemned by generations of Muslim writers.
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