A Medieval Muslim Scholar at Work Ibn Ṭāwūs and His Library |
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| Author:
| Kohlberg, |
| Series title: | Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Science. Texts and Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-09549-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1992 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $267.00 |
Book Description:
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Ibn ṭāwūs (d. 664/1266) was a famous Shī'ī scholar and bibliophile. This book portrays his intellectual world and working methods, and reconstructs, as far as possible, his extensive library, which included many works now lost. Kohlberg's monograph is an important contribution to Shī'ī studies and to the history of Arabic literature.
Ibn ṭāwūs (d. 664/1266) was a famous Shī'ī scholar and bibliophile. This book portrays his intellectual world and working methods, and reconstructs, as far as possible, his extensive library, which included many works now lost. Kohlberg's monograph is an important contribution to Shī'ī studies and to the history of Arabic literature.