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Islam, Arabs, and the intelligent world of the jinn /
"According to the Qur'an, God created two parallel species, man and the jinn, the former from clay and the latter from fire. Beliefs regarding the jinn are deeply integrated into Muslim culture and religion, and have a constant presence in legends, myths, poetry, and literature. In Islam,...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Syracuse, N.Y. :
Syracuse University Press,
2009.
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| Edición: | 1st ed. |
| Colección: | Contemporary issues in the Middle East.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "According to the Qur'an, God created two parallel species, man and the jinn, the former from clay and the latter from fire. Beliefs regarding the jinn are deeply integrated into Muslim culture and religion, and have a constant presence in legends, myths, poetry, and literature. In Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the Jinn, Amira El-Zein explores the integral role these mythological figures play, revealing that the concept of jinn is fundamental to understanding Muslim culture and tradition." |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xxiii, 215 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780815650706 0815650701 |