Majd al-Din al-Firuzabadi (1329-1415) - A Polymath on the Eve of the Early Modern Period (Hardcover)

In Majd al-Din al-Firuzabadi (1329-1415): A Polymath on the Eve of the Early Modern Period, Vivian Strotmann provides a detailed reconstruction of the famous lexicographer's and travelling scholar's life and works. The 'author of the Qamus al-muhit' is widely known for his Arabic lexicon, which overshadows the astounding breadth of his writing. This polymathic aspect is elucidated through detailed reconstruction of al-Firuzabadi's corpus, including examination of works that were considered lost and misapprehensions concerning ascriptions of authorship. Through minute analysis of biographical sources, the book shows al-Firuzabadi's development as a scholar, his central role in the defence of Ibn al-'Arabi's teachings and thereby his importance as a powerful intellectual in Timurid times and for developments during the Early Modern Period.

General

Imprint:	Brill
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Islamic History and Civilization, 121
Release date:	October 2015
First published:	2016
Authors:	Vivian Strotmann
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	298
ISBN-13:	978-90-04-30539-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Semantics (meaning) > Lexicography Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Biography > Historical, political & military Promotions
LSN:	90-04-30539-4
Barcode:	9789004305397

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