The Politics of Knowledge in Premodern Islam: Negotiating Ideology and Religious Inquiry

(Part of the Islamic Civilization and Muslim Networks Series)

by Omid Safi

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The eleventh and twelfth centuries comprised a period of great significance in Islamic history. The Great Saljuqs, a Turkish-speaking tribe hailing from central Asia, ruled the eastern half of the Islamic world for a great portion of that time. In a far-reaching analysis that combines social, cultural, and political history, Omid Safi demonstrates how the Saljuqs tried to create a lasting political presence by joining forces with scholars and saints,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0807856576

ISBN13:9780807856574

Release Date:January 2006

Publisher:University of North Carolina Press

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Related Subjects

History Iran Iraq Islam Middle East Religion Religion & Spirituality Sufism Syria Theology Turkey World

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The Politics of Knowledge in Premodern Islam: Negotiating Ideology and Religious Inquiry

(Part of the Islamic Civilization and Muslim Networks Series)

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