A Medieval Muslim Scholar at Work - Ibn Ṭāwūs and His Library

Ibn w's (d. 664/1266) was a famous Sh?'? scholar and bibliophile. This book portrays his intellectual world and working methods, and reconstructs, as far as possible, his extensive library, which included many works now lost. Kohlberg's monograph is an important contribution to Sh?'? studies and to the history of Arabic literature.

Product details

• Authors: Kohlberg
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.1992
• EAN: 9789004095496
• ISBN: 978-90-04-09549-6
• No. of pages: 484
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 245 mm x 36 mm
• Weight: 984 g
• Series: Islamic Philosophy, Theology a
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)