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Models of Leadership in the Adab Narratives of Joseph, David, and - Lament for the Sacred

English · Hardback

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The author links the religious Qi¿ä al-anbiy¿¿ to adab with the intent of showing that these tales reflect an inward look of the two cities of Baghd¿d and N¿sh¿p¿r as well as the expectations of leadership for the rulers at the time of al-¿abar¿ and al-Thälab¿.

List of contents










Introduction
Chapter One: The Qi?a? al-anbiya?: Between Religious and Cultivated Literature
Chapter Two: Historical Context
Chapter Three: Just Leadership
Chapter Four: Friendship
Chapter Five: Enmity
Chapter Six: Final Thoughts


About the author

Sami Helewa is assistant professor of religious studies and director of Catholic studies at Campion College, University of Regina.

Summary

The author links the religious Qisas al-anbiya' to adab with the intent of showing that these tales reflect an inward look of the two cities of Baghdad and Nishapur as well as the expectations of leadership for the rulers at the time of al-Tabari and al-Tha'labi.

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