Language and Heresy in Ismaili Thought
| AUTHOR | Ali, Jamal; Poonawala, Ismail |
| PUBLISHER | Gorgias Press (12/01/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Abu Hatim al-Razi (d. 322/934) was the Ismaili author of Kitab al-zina, a unique glossary of Islamic words. This book explores his contributions and place in early Arabic linguistic and lexicographical thought and practice, and in Shi'i heresiographical writing.
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ISBN-13:
9781593337810
ISBN-10:
1593337817
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
212
Carton Quantity:
30
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.63 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
1.06 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Glossary
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Foreign Language Study | Arabic
Foreign Language Study | Islam - General
Foreign Language Study | General
Dewey Decimal:
492.72
Library of Congress Control Number:
2008036434
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Abu Hatim al-Razi (d. 322/934) was the Ismaili author of Kitab al-zina, a unique glossary of Islamic words. This book explores his contributions and place in early Arabic linguistic and lexicographical thought and practice, and in Shi'i heresiographical writing.
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Author:
Ali, Jamal
JAMAL ALI is a Distinguished Lecturer in Arabic at Hunter College in New York City. He is the author of Language and Heresy in Ismaili Thought and has taught both Egyptian Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic at a number of American universities.
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