Religious polemic and the intellectual history of the Mozarabs, c.1050-1200
Book Description
This scholarly exploration delves into the fascinating intellectual world of the Mozarabs, the Arabic-speaking Christians who lived under Islamic rule in medieval Spain from approximately 1050 to 1200. Through careful analysis of their polemical writings in both Arabic and Latin, Thomas E. Burman reveals how these remarkable communities navigated their complex religious and cultural identity.
The study illuminates how Mozarab intellectuals skillfully drew from diverse theological traditions to articulate their faith. They incorporated insights from earlier Eastern Christian theology, contemporary Latin Christian thought, and even foundational Islamic texts including the Quran and Hadith to construct their religious arguments. This synthesis demonstrates their sophisticated engagement with the pluralistic society surrounding them.
The book presents both analytical examination and primary source material, featuring a critical edition and English translation of the Liber denudationis, one of the most significant Mozarab texts of the period. This dual approach allows readers to encounter both scholarly interpretation and authentic voices from this unique Christian community.
For those interested in interfaith dialogue, religious minorities, and the rich tapestry of medieval Spanish spirituality, this work offers valuable insights into how faith communities maintained their identity while actively participating in diverse intellectual environments. The Mozarab experience provides a compelling example of religious resilience and theological creativity within a multicultural context.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~11 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Christianity
📄 Length: 407 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore History and criticism
- ✓ Explore Apologetics, history
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Islam, relations, christianity
- ✓ Explore Apologetics
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions, islam
- ✓ Explore Mozarabs
- ✓ Explore Relations
