The Eve of Islam - Images of Hawa' in the Muslim Tradition

Eve is a highly significant character in cultures influenced by the 'Abrahamic' religions. Perceived as the archetypal woman, her image has influenced representations of women on numerous levels of society. This book presents the spectrum of Eve's image in Islamic sources, from temptress to prophetess; discusses the functions of these many aspects; and contextualises them within the Near Eastern religious milieu.

About the author

Zohar Hadromi-Allouche, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

Product details

• Authors: Zohar Hadromi-Allouche
• Publisher: Gruyter, Walter de GmbH
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• No. of pages: 280
• Series: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - Tension, Transmission, Transformation; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - Tension, Transmission, Transformation
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions