Tales of God’s Friends: Islamic Hagiography in Translation

Tales of God’s Friends: Islamic Hagiography in Translation

This remarkable collection gathers a breathtakingly diverse selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories about holy men and womenâ€”also known as Friends of Godâ€”who were exemplary for their piety, intimacy with God, and service to their fellow human beings. Translated from seventeen languages by more than two dozen scholars of Islamic studies, these texts come from the Middle East, North and sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South Asia, and China and Southeast Asia. Historically, they begin with the eighth century and include samples from medieval, early modern, and modern Muslim societies. Expertly edited and introduced by John Renard, Tales of God's Friends serves as a companion volume to Renard's Friends of God: Islamic Images of Piety, Commitment, and Servanthood.

Country	USA
Brand	University of California Press
Manufacturer	University of California Press
Binding	Paperback
PartNumber	21 b/w photographs, 1 map, 1 table
IsAdultProduct
Height	9
Length	6
Weight	1.3007273458
Width	1.08
ReleaseDate	2009-05-13
NumberOfItems	1

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