Till God Inherits the Earth Islamic Pious Endowments in Al-Andalus (9-15th Centuries) |
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| Author:
| García Sanjuán, Alejandro
García Sanjuán, Alejandro. |
| Series title: | The Medieval and Early Modern Iberian World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-15358-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2006 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $318.95 |
Book Description:
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This volume deals with the origins and evolution of the Islamic institution of pious endowments in al-Andalus and provide us with a complete review of relevant issues such as the structure of economic property, the idea of charity, the concept of general or common interest and the social and juridical role of men of religion.
This volume deals with the origins and evolution of the Islamic institution of pious endowments in al-Andalus and provide us with a complete review of relevant issues such as the structure of economic property, the idea of charity, the concept of general or common interest and the social and juridical role of men of religion.