This comprehensive; meticulously documented collection of scholarly articles presents indisputable evidence that a readily discernible; uniquely Islamic antisemitism-a specific Muslim hatred of Jews-has been expressed continuously since the advent of Islam. Debunking the conventional wisdom; which continues to assert that Muslim animosity toward Jews is entirely a 20th-century phenomenon fueled mainly by the protracted Arab-Israeli conflict; leading scholars provide example after example of antisemitic motifs in Muslim documents reaching back to the beginnings of Islam. The contributors show that the Koran itself is a significant source of hostility toward Jews; as well as other foundational Muslim texts including the hadith (the words and deeds of Muhammad as recorded by pious Muslim transmitters) and the sira (the earliest Muslim biographies of Muhammad). Many other examples are adduced in the writings of influential Muslim jurists; theologians; and scholars; from the Middle Ages through the contemporary era. These primary sources; and seminal secondary analyses translated here for the first time into English - such as Hartwig Hirschfeld's mid-1880s essays on Muhammad's subjugation of the Jews of Medina and George Vajda's elegant; comprehensive 1937 study of the hadith - detail the sacralized rationale for Islam's anti-Jewish bigotry. Numerous complementary historical accounts illustrate the resulting plight of Jewish communities in the Muslim world across space and time; culminating in the genocidal threat posed to the Jews of Israel today.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Riveting PerspectiveBy Brian BlakeOutstanding! Sellmeyer's scholarly yet dramatic narrative not only brings Jo Shelby's world to life. The Confederacy's Iron Brigade and its officers and men are placed in historical context; giving a riveting perspective on politics and strategy in the fighting beyond the Mississippi River. We recommend this book highly to general readers and particularly to family historians; such as ourselves; who seek to understand this dramatic but little-known theater of the War Between the States.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. He should be studied for leadership skillsBy JDCJo Shelby's life during the Civil War is very interestingly written about by Deryl P. Sellmeyer. Sellmeyer has done a very good accounting of the exploits that many are not aware unless you are a Civil War reader and some even may not know him well if they read Civil War history. What interest me besides the cavalry in the Civil War is the leadership abilities of those chosen to do just that; lead. Some do well and some are dismal failures i.e.; Bragg; Fremont; Burnside; and Hood to name a few that come to mind. The author also gives a few insights about why the South fought the war and it was never all about slavary. If you would like to read about a pricipled man this is that sort of leader. He was not willing to set down his priciples after Lee; Johnston; and Smith surrendered and made a futile attempt in Mexico to continue his rebellion.I believe this is the best and most detailed accurately portrayed book on Shelby. It was written in much detail of the accounts that took place under Shelby and his command. I believe those who have interest in the west of the Mississippi battles and campaigns will find this book of value0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Book!By Danny UrbanEnjoyed the book!
