Buch, Englisch, 188 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 309 g
Remembering Rebellion
Buch, Englisch, 188 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 309 g
Reihe: Routledge Research in Medieval Studies
ISBN: 978-1-138-95256-0
Verlag: Routledge
This book is a comparative analysis of the medieval Sunni historiography of the caliphate of Uthman b. Affan and the revolt against him. By comparing treatments of Uthman in pietistic literature and universal chronicles, the work traces the gradual silencing of more critical accounts in favor of those that portray Uthman as a saintly companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Through a comparative analysis of authors between genres and time periods, this book shows how authors were able to convey their personal perspectives on important religio-political tensions that emerged through the revolt against Uthman, namely the tension between Sunnis and Shiis, religious and political authority and appeals to maintain stability and unity vs. appeals for greater justice. This last debate, which in many ways began with the revolt against Uthman, has been repeated most recently in the Arab Spring. This work therefore provides readers with helpful historical context for important contemporary debates.
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Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Weltgeschichte
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtswissenschaft Allgemein Historiographie
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Alte Geschichte & Archäologie Mittelalterliche, neuzeitliche Archäologie (Europa)
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Introduction: Narrating ‘Uthman 2. Representation: ‘Uthman in the Third/Ninth Century Syntheses 3. Reaction: ‘Uthman in the Fourth/Tenth to Sixth/Twelfth Centuries Fada’il and Chronicles 4. Retrenchment: ‘Uthman in the Seventh/Thirteenth Century Fada’il and Chronicles 5. Re-evaluation: ‘Uthman in the Eighth/Fourteenth Century Chronicles. Conclusion