Islamisation et arabisation de l'Occident musulman médiéval
Book Description
This scholarly exploration delves into the profound spiritual and cultural transformation that swept across medieval North Africa, Sicily, and beyond the Strait of Gibraltar from the seventh century onward. Dominique Valérian examines how Islamic faith and Arabic language gradually took root in these diverse territories, creating a rich tapestry of religious and cultural expression.
Rather than presenting a uniform conversion story, this work reveals the nuanced reality of spiritual transformation across different communities and regions. The author traces how various interpretations of Islamic teachings, born from theological debates in the East, found new expression as they encountered local traditions, customs, and ways of life in the medieval Muslim West.
Through thirteen scholarly contributions, readers discover how faith communities evolved organically over centuries, shaped by both religious authorities and grassroots spiritual movements. The book illuminates the complex interplay between Arabic linguistic influence and enduring local cultures, demonstrating how spiritual traditions adapt while maintaining their essential character.
This comprehensive study offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand how religious communities develop their distinctive identities while remaining connected to broader spiritual movements. By examining conversion processes, community integration, and cultural adaptation, the work provides a thoughtful perspective on how faith traditions grow and flourish across diverse human landscapes.
The research draws from both textual sources and material culture, presenting a well-rounded view of medieval Islamic civilization's development in the western Mediterranean world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~11 hours)
📄 Length: 407 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Muslims--history
- ✓ Explore 900
- ✓ Explore Muslims
- ✓ Explore Muslims--europe--history--to 1500
- ✓ Explore Islamic civilization
- ✓ Explore Ds36.96.i85 2011
- ✓ Explore Arabs--history
- ✓ Explore Dt
