The Fortress of Faith: The Attitude Towards Muslims in Fifteenth Century Spain (Medieval and Early Modern Iberian World) [Hardcover]

Ana Echevarria (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1999 | ISBN-10: 9004112324 | ISBN-13: 978-9004112322

Dealing with the creation of an image of Islam in the Iberian Peninsula in the 15th century, this text uses as its point of departure several treatises on Islam written around 1450. It examines the historical background, the authors' biographies and the styles they chose to approach the different audiences. As for the contents of the treatises, subjects included are Islamic doctrine as known by Christian theologians; controversy as a way to achieve pacific conversion and social habits leading to the acculturation of Islamic communities. This interpretation shows a view of the interaction between Islam and Christianity, which favoured the conquest of Granada - the last piece of land under Muslim power in the Peninsula - and the obstruction of Turkish advance in Europe.

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Review

'..".well-structured study...It is an accessible book, suitable for any reader interested in medieval Christian writings on Islam.'
Leyla Rouhi, "Religious Studies Review, 1999.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 254 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004112324
• ISBN-13: 978-9004112322
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,206,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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