This book studies the Arabic-Islamic view of Byzantium; tracing the Byzantine image as it evolved through centuries of warfare; contact; and exchanges. Including previously inaccessible material on the Arabic textual tradition on Byzantium; this investigation shows the significance of Byzantium to the Arab Muslim establishment and their appreciation of various facets of Byzantine culture and civilization. The Arabic-Islamic representation of the Byzantine Empire stretching from the reference to Byzantium in the Qur'an until the fall of Constantinople in 1453 is considered in terms of a few salient themes. The image of Byzantium reveals itself to be complex; non-monolithic; and self-referential. Formulating an alternative appreciation to the politics of confrontation and hostility that so often underlies scholarly discourse on Muslim-Byzantine relations; this book presents the schemes developed by medieval authors to reinterpret aspects of their own history; their own self-definition; and their own view of the world.
#848928 in Books 2005-10-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .41 x 5.50l; .52 #File Name: 0929292669176 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the Best BooksBy CustomerI would give this book a rating of 10 stars if possible. Sam James masterfully paints word pictures of his service in South Vietnam. It is as dramatic and moving as any novel you will ever read. You feel that you are almost there. I would rank it with any of the great missionary books ever written. It will be a tremendous blessing to any Christian who reads it. All missionary candidates would receive immeasurable benefits from reading it. Without a doubt it is one of the best books I have ever read.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent BookBy Youth PastorThis book was a pleasure to read. It will thrill the hearts of both teens and adults to read what God did during the turbulence of the Vietnam War. Each chapter is a stand-alone story from Sam James' ministry in Vietnam; which makes it easy to read or to use for devotionals. At the end of each chapter are discussion questions which are useful for a group study of the book or just personal reflection. This book also provides unique insight into what it was like to live in Vietnam during the war. I highly recommend it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved it!By ACG731Excellent! I loved hearing about God's work in Vietnam and His faithfulness to Sam James and his family while on the field. Very encouraging!
