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Sean W. Anthony

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Description:This book is an examination of the traditions and legends concerning early Islam s first and most infamous heretic, the Yemenite Jew known as Abd All h ibn Saba . Tracing the evolution and transformation of the many stories and narratives about Ibn Saba as adapted by Sunn and Sh scholars alike, this work attempts for the first time to give a comprehensive account of the formation of the image of Ibn Saba as the quintessential heretic of Islam s early years. It also offers a new interpretation of the historical importance and beliefs of Ibn Saba and those early Sh a reviled as his followers, the Saba ya. The end result is a revolutionary, new portrait of Sh ite origins and early Islamic sectarianism.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Caliph and the Heretic: Ibn Sabaʾ and the Origins of Shīʿism. To get started finding The Caliph and the Heretic: Ibn Sabaʾ and the Origins of Shīʿism, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This book is an examination of the traditions and legends concerning early Islam s first and most infamous heretic, the Yemenite Jew known as Abd All h ibn Saba . Tracing the evolution and transformation of the many stories and narratives about Ibn Saba as adapted by Sunn and Sh scholars alike, this work attempts for the first time to give a comprehensive account of the formation of the image of Ibn Saba as the quintessential heretic of Islam s early years. It also offers a new interpretation of the historical importance and beliefs of Ibn Saba and those early Sh a reviled as his followers, the Saba ya. The end result is a revolutionary, new portrait of Sh ite origins and early Islamic sectarianism.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Caliph and the Heretic: Ibn Sabaʾ and the Origins of Shīʿism. To get started finding The Caliph and the Heretic: Ibn Sabaʾ and the Origins of Shīʿism, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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