Author
Nünlist, Tobias(Author)
Publication Date
2020
Publication Place
Leiden; Boston -
BRILL
Subject
Manuscripts > Middle East > History. | Paleography, Arabic > History. | Scrolls > Middle East > History.
Type
Book
Language
English
Digital
No
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
1 online resource.
Library
American Research Center in Egypt - ARCE
Library Asset ID
Unknown
Record ID
40421
Library Location
ARCE Library
Date
2020
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index. | Protection and Devotion in Islam deals with handwritten documents in scroll form that were created between the 14th and 19th centuries. The pieces of evidence presented come from different geographical contexts: a. Tabriz-Konya-Baghdad city triangle; b. Persian cultural area; c. Ottoman Empire. These roles were popular with members of men's associations (Sufi orders, Futuwwa and Aḫī groups, guilds). The study examines the textual and design vocabulary used in these documents. In addition to passages from the Koran (including complete copies), prayers and other texts of pious content can often be found. Occasionally there are indications that the documents come from heterodox environments. The study also underlines the high art-historical value of the exhibits presented, which were often made for members of social elites. Devotion and Protection in Islam deals with hand-written documents in the scroll format dating from the 14th-19th centuries. These documents can be attributed to various geographic contexts: a. the triangle between the cities of Tabriz, Konya and Baghdad; b. the Persian world; c. the Ottoman Empire. These scrolls were appreciated by members of different associations (men's associations; e.g. Sufi orders, Futuwwa and Aḫī groups). This study analyzes the textual and ornamental vocabulary applied on the scrolls. The copied texts mostly comprise passages from the Quran and prayers. Certain features suggest that such scrolls were often produced in heterodox environments. Additionally, this study underscores the high art-historical value of these documents, particularly appreciated by members of the ruling elite.
Sample Text
Protection and Devotion in Islam deals with handwritten documents in scroll form that were created between the 14th and 19th centuries. The pieces of evidence presented come from different geographical contexts: a. Tabriz-Konya-Baghdad city triangle; b. Persian cultural area; c. Ottoman Empire. These roles were popular with members of men's associations (Sufi orders, Futuwwa and Aḫī groups, guilds). The study examines the textual and design vocabulary used in these documents. In addition to passages from the Koran (including complete copies), prayers and other texts of pious content can often be found. Occasionally there are indications that the documents come from heterodox environments. The study also underlines the high art-historical value of the exhibits presented, which were often made for members of social elites. Devotion and Protection in Islam deals with hand-written documents in the scroll format dating from the 14th-19th centuries. These documents can be attributed to various geographic contexts: a. the triangle between the cities of Tabriz, Konya and Baghdad; b. the Persian world; c. the Ottoman Empire. These scrolls were appreciated by members of different associations (men's associations; e.g. Sufi orders, Futuwwa and Aḫī groups). This study analyzes the textual and ornamental vocabulary applied on the scrolls. The copied texts mostly comprise passages from the Quran and prayers. Certain features suggest that such scrolls were often produced in heterodox environments. Additionally, this study underscores the high art-historical value of these documents, particularly appreciated by members of the ruling elite.
Seri
Islamic History and Civilization ;175.Middle East and Islamic Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2020, ISBN: 9789004405868.
